What does the cryptic crossword clue "Graduate having quiet party (4)" mean?

The definition is "party". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BA (synonym="Bachelor of Arts, so “graduate”") + SH (synonym="“quiet”") = BASH; definition: "party" The answer is BASH.

Graduate having quiet party (4)

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