The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FESTIVALS
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The straight part
We know that "celebrations" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case celebrations = festivals.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FESTIVALS mean?
FESTIVALS noun- An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.
- In mythology, a set of celebrations in the honour of a god.
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