Edith Wharton’s “The House of ___” Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. great merriment

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WHARTON (noun)
1. United States novelist (1862-1937)
HOUSE (verb)
1. provide housing for
2. contain or cover
HOUSE (noun)
1. a social unit living together
2. the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

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