What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "First word from a wedding officiant" from May 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“First word from a wedding officiant”

This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

DEARLY

Letters6

Starts withD

Ends withY

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 6, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “First word from a wedding officiant” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 6, 2026 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “First word from a wedding officiant” clue?+

The answer is DEARLY (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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