Black-tie affair — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the July 31 2023 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
GALA
4 letters
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GALA
4
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GALA
4
Many a big charity event
GALA
4
Met ___ (fundraising event in NYC)
GALA
4
Met ___ (annual fashion event)
GALA
4
Met ___ (annual fashion event)
GALA
4
"The Met" event
GALA
4
Met ___ (annual fundraiser)
GALA
4
Met ___ (annual fashion event in NYC)
GALA
4
Fancy black-tie party
GALA
4
One is hosted at the Met
GALA
4
Fancy black-tie party
GALA
4
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SHH
3
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NAP
3
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SHY
3
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UAE
3
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HAUL
4
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TEA
3
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CHIA
4
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ANNA
4
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ARK
3
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HARRYPOTTER
11
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