Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Festive (4 letter answer)
The Answer
GALA
Tags
Notes
The answer GALA is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
Related Clues
Ball
Blowout
Celebration
Fest
Festival
Festivity
Fete
Party
Showy
Wingding
Big ball
Big bash
Big party
Festive celebration
Festive do
Festive occasion
Fun affair
Hollywood do
The Oscars, e.g.
Ritzy shindig
Society news
Sportive or showy
Black-tie affair
Black-tie party
Certain fund-raiser
Grand old party
Inaugural ball, e.g.
Jacket-and-tie affair
Many a charity event
Black-tie dinner, say
Definition
GALA as a noun:
1. (gala, gala affair, jamboree, blowout) = a gay festivity