Would-be spouse
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is SUITOR.
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Why it fits
SUITOR is the 6-letter answer to “Would-be spouse” in the December 24, 2021 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so SUITOR both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.