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A Delay Set Back The Festival Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
GALA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GALA
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "GALA" which means:
- noun
- • A gay festivity adjective
- • Celebratory; festive.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The annual charity gala raised over a million dollars for the local hospital."
- • "She wore a gorgeous gown to the gala and turned heads all evening."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic09 Jul 2004 | Across 13 | |
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