The Clue
Affianced (8 letter answer)
The Answer
PROMISED
Tags
Notes
The answer PROMISED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Like a fiancée
Gave great expectations
Definition
PROMISE as a verb:
1. (promise, assure) = make a promise or commitment
2. promise to undertake or give; "I promise you my best effort"
3. (predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate, promise) = make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election"
4. give grounds for expectations; "The new results were promising"; "The results promised fame and glory"
PROMISED as an adjective:
1. assured by (usually) spoken agreement; "the promised toy"; "the promised land"