Crossword Genius

Cheers without rising for decoration (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tassel

'decoration' is the definition.
(tassel is a kind of decoration)

'cheers without rising' is the wordplay.
'cheers' becomes 'ta' (I've seen this in other clues).
'without' becomes 'less'.
'rising' is a reversal indicator (going up in a down clue).
'less' back-to-front is 'ssel'.
'ta'+'ssel'='TASSEL'

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for tassel that I've seen before include "Hanging tuft of threads" , "Mortar board attachment" , "Ornamental hanging tuft" , "Tuft on e.g. cap" , "Slates attached to ornamental bunch of threads" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.