What does the cryptic crossword clue "Substitute at the altar has nowhere to sit (8,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STAND (synonym="STAND") + IN (synonym="IN") + GROOM (synonym="GROOM") = STANDINGROOM The answer is STANDINGROOM.

Substitute at the altar has nowhere to sit (8,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29519 | 12 Across | 2024-10-21 flower

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