Apple pie ____ (7)

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gala

(Other definitions for gala that I've seen before include "Festive performance" , "A show of charity" , "A festive occasion, perhaps of sporting nature" , "Public festivity" , "Festive occasion - variety of apple" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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