The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word CELEBRATION
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More clues leading to the result CELEBRATION
- After organising election, bar party, maybe
- Party with its share of famous guests?
- Star helping to provide New Year shindig?
- Nice bloater spread for feast
- Star with allowance for party
- Role with cabinet reshuffles in party
- Star’s allowance for party?
- Party‘s voting — Conservative’s sent to start hugging supporter
- Famous person with share in a 10
- Support in election resolved into merrymaking
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The straight part
We know that "New Year shindig?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case new year shindig? = celebration.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CELEBRATION mean?
CELEBRATION noun- The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
- The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.
- The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
- A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.