Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Kind of occasion (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
Ball
Blowout
Celebration
Fest
Festival
Festive
Festivity
Fete
Jamboree
Showy
Big ball
Big bash
Big do
Big party
Fancy do
Fancy party
Festive do
Festive occasion
Fun affair
Grand party
The Oscars, e.g.
Party for celebrators
Sportive or showy
Certain ballroom event
Event covered by paparazzi
Fund-raiser, often
Grand old party
Many a fund-raiser
Many an opening event
Black-tie dinner, say
Definition
GALA as a noun:
1. (gala, gala affair, jamboree, blowout) = a gay festivity