The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word HOUSEWARMING
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What does HOUSEWARMING mean?
HOUSEWARMING noun- A party to celebrate moving into a new home.
- The act of welcoming a person/family to their newly purchased or newly rented home.