Perhaps Gala lifting sound after struggle? (9) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Perhaps Gala lifting sound after struggle? (9) featured in Guardian Cryptic puzzle on January 27, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SCRUMPING.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCRUMPING Perhaps Gala lifting sound after struggle? (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 27, 2026
7% LISPS Struggles with sibilant sounds (5) New York Times Dec 28, 2025
7% APPLETREE Gala host, perhaps? (9) USA Today Nov 16, 2025
6% MET ___ Gala (3) New York Times Jan 11, 2026
6% GOWNS Gala garments (5) Universal Dec 23, 2025
6% GRAPPLE Struggle (with) (7) Universal Dec 20, 2025
6% FETES Galas (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 18, 2025
6% FETE Gala party (4) Newsday Dec 16, 2025
5% BURP Sound after a satisfying meal (4)
5% RIDE Lift on wheels (4) Newsday Jan 24, 2026

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