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NYT Daily • September 1, 2025

Spot to tie the knot

Answer:

ALTAR

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Spot to tie the knot" plays on the double meaning of "tie the knot," which is a common phrase for getting married. The "spot" where this happens is often the altar in a church or wedding venue. The clue cleverly avoids directly saying "wedding location" to make it a fun, indirect hint. It’s a straightforward pun where the answer fits both the literal and figurative interpretations.

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