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The Clue
Grads' galas (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PROMS
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Notes
The answer PROMS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Definition
PROM as a noun:
1. (promenade, prom) = a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year