“Extravagant type of fund-raiser” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GALA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Extravagant type of fund-raiser”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 7, 2025, where it runs at 6 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.