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The Clue
Greeting party (9 letter answer)
The Answer
WELCOMERS
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Notes
The answer WELCOMERS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
WELCOMER as a noun:
1. (greeter, saluter, welcomer) = a person who greets; "the newcomers were met by smiling greeters"