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The Clue
Joyous celebration (4 letter answer)
The Answer
GALA
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Notes
The answer GALA is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
Related Clues
Blowout
Celebration
Festival
Festive
Festivity
Jamboree
Shindig
Wingding
Big bash
Big do
Do for a V.I.P.?
Fancy do
Festive event
Festive occasion
Grand party
Hollywood do
Kind of ball
Lavish party
The Oscars, e.g.
Pricey event
Black-tie affair
Black-tie party
Certain ballroom event
Inaugural ball, e.g.
Kennedy Center happening
Many an opening event
Mardi Gras, e.g.
Definition
GALA as a noun:
1. (gala, gala affair, jamboree, blowout) = a gay festivity