USA TODAY Crossword · 51-Down · 5 letters
Spot to say "I do" USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 2, 2026
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Meaning cue
Think of the five-letter ceremonial place at the front of a church.
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Why it fits
ALTAR is the traditional five-letter place associated with exchanging wedding vows and saying “I do.”
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The quoted vow phrase points to its conventional ceremonial location.
Answer meaning
An altar is a raised or designated sacred place where parts of a wedding ceremony may take place.
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51-Down in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for September 2, 2026.
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