The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DASHER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result DASHER
- One going quickly turning miserable, star losing love
- One on the pull at Christmas — the Queen?
- Daughter in the role of the female who is in a hurry?
- Shared out presents he helps to deliver?
- 20’s colleague initially denied Jewish tribe
- The German trapping silver-grey reindeer
- Cupid’s companion, one in a hurry
- Christmas reindeer for nipper
- Fast mover, as found in herd, possibly
- Fast runner, member of team in action at Christmas
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The straight part
We know that "presents he helps to deliver" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case presents he helps to deliver = dasher.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does DASHER mean?
DASHER noun- A person who dashes; a fast runner.
- That which dashes or agitates.
- A dashboard or splashboard.
- One who makes an ostentatious parade or display.