What not to wear to a wedding, it's said
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
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What not to wear to a wedding, it's said (5)
Answer
The answer to What not to wear to a wedding, it's said is White (5 letters).
Why does White fit this clue?
This clue uses the phrase 'it's said' to signal a common saying or social rule, pointing to WHITE as the answer. White is a color characterized by the presence of all visible wavelengths of light or the absence of any hue. The clue references the widespread Western wedding etiquette that guests should avoid wearing white to avoid upstaging the bride, who traditionally wears a white wedding dress. This social convention has been firmly established since Queen Victoria popularized white wedding gowns in 1840, making white the color most strongly associated with bridal attire.
What does What not to wear to a wedding, it's said mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
crossword
noun
•a word puzzle with interlocking answers in a grid
clue
noun
•a hint or piece of evidence that helps solve a puzzle
wedding
noun
•a marriage ceremony where two people are united
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 105-across in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does White mean?
noun
•The color/colour of snow or milk; the colour of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.
•A person of European descent with light-coloured skin.
verb
•To make white; to whiten; to bleach.
adjective
•Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.
•(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to Caucasians, people of European descent with light-coloured skin.
Origin of the word White
•origin: Proto-Germanic *hwītaz
•period: Old English
The word is cognate with Old High German hwīz and ultimately derives from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to shine' or 'bright', connecting it to words like wheat and the concept of brightness rather than just color.
How to use White in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word White.
•“My sister reminded me not to wear white to her wedding since that color is traditionally reserved for the bride.”
•“The freshly fallen snow covered the entire landscape in a brilliant white blanket.”
•“She painted the kitchen walls white to make the small space appear larger and brighter.”
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NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
105 Across
answer length
5 letters