Clever Clue Nominees

Please vote for the best clue from December (either by email or comments below). The Clever Clue of the Month will be announced on Wednesday.

It can have you going through hoops.....CROQUET

Little bread boxes?.....................CROUTONS
Person who's critical at first..........UMP
Mass consumption?.......................WAFERS
Small unit in typing?...................BLOODCELL
Company that can help you change your 
story...................................OTIS