“Fancy parties”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fancy parties”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 14, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Fancy parties” is GALAS
Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Fancy parties” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is GALAS — a 5-letter word that begins with G and ends with S.
This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.
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What is the answer to “Fancy parties” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is GALAS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Fancy parties”?
The answer GALAS contains 5 letters.
Was “Fancy parties” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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