Filed from 65 published puzzles

GALA

Set to 40 different clues across 65 published puzzles, most often “Festive” — The New York Times, Saturday, 24 April 2010.

4 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Festive8 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 24 April 2010

  • Big bash7 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 29 January 2008

  • Grand party3 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 17 January 2011

  • Blowout3 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 21 April 2007

  • Showy3 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 27 October 2006

  • Bash2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 28 June 2009

  • Black-tie affair2 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 20 April 2009

  • Big do2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 4 March 2007

  • The Oscars, e.g.2 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 2 March 2007

  • Celebration2 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 27 August 2003

  • Ball2 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 9 August 2003

  • Big ballonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 19 March 2011

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