LA Times Crossword · 36-Across · 5 letters
Wedding party member, perhaps LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 3, 2026
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Use a five-letter traditional term for the man getting married.
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Why it fits
GROOM is one possible wedding party member, which explains the qualifier “perhaps.” The five-letter noun names one of the people being married.
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“Perhaps” indicates one possible member rather than a role present at every wedding.
Answer meaning
A groom is a person getting married, traditionally a man, and a central member of a wedding party.
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36-Across in LA Times Crossword puzzle for September 3, 2026.
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