What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Big parties" from September 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Big parties”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

BASHES

Letters6

Starts withB

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Big parties” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 17, 2026 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with B and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Big parties” clue?+

The answer is BASHES (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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