What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "It's a celebration" from July 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“It's a celebration”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PARTY

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “It's a celebration” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 22, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It's a celebration” clue?+

The answer is PARTY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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