LA Times Crossword
September 13, 2019
Steve Faiella (adapted)

What do the phrases below have to do with a New England wedding reception?

CONGER EEL
POKER NIGHT
HORROR FILM
SOMBER OCCASION

Answer:

With a New England accent, and a homophone, the phrases would be pronounced:

CONGA EEL
POLKA NIGHT
HORA FILM
SAMBA OCCASION

The first words are dances. The first dance is a wedding reception highlight.