Part of a bridal outfit

Latest answer — September 26, 2026

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Clue explained

A TRAIN is the long portion of a bridal gown that trails behind the wearer.

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Definition
A wedding dress with fabric extending behind the bride

NYT Crossword

This clue's Saturday, September 26, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Part of a bridal outfit” in the New York Times crossword is TRAIN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 26, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 29-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Part of a bridal outfit” answer

TRAIN (5 letters)

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What does TRAIN mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of TRAIN is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • teach (a person or animal) a particular skill or type of behaviour through practice and instruction over a period of time
  • prepare (a person or animal) for a particular sport or event with a course of exercise and diet
  • cause (a plant) to grow in a particular direction or into a required shape

When else has “Part of a bridal outfit” appeared?

New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

September 26, 2026 (most recent) → TRAIN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Part of a bridal outfit”?

The answer is TRAIN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Part of a bridal outfit”?

5 letters: TRAIN.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 26, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 29-Down.

Can “Part of a bridal outfit” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for September 26, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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