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3 letters · New York Times · Friday, March 3, 2017 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, March 3, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 3, 2017 · 5-Down · 3 letters
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What does this clue mean?
a social gathering to carry out some communal task or to hold competitions
noun
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