Festive Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, August 16, 2017 · 14-Across
Appeared in 13 New York Times Crosswords between March 1994 and August 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 16, 2017 · 14-Across · 5 letters
MERRYTap a square to enter a letter. Use the buttons below for hints.
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offering fun and gaiety; "a festive (or festal) occasion"; "gay and exciting night life"; "a merry evening"
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