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The Clue
Society news (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
Bash
Blowout
Celebration
Celebratory
Festival
Festive
Jamboree
Shindig
Showy
Big bash
Big blowout
Big do
Big party
Elegant bash
Fancy party
Festal pomp
Festive celebration
Festive occasion
Festive party
Grand party
Hollywood do
Lavish party
The Oscars, e.g.
Certain ballroom event
Grand old party
Black-tie dinner, say
Many a party at Kennedy Center
Definition
GALA as a noun:
1. (gala, gala affair, jamboree, blowout) = a gay festivity