The Clue
Brother-to-be (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PLEDGE
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Notes
The answer PLEDGE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
PLEDGE as a noun:
1. a deposit of personal property as security for a debt; "his saxophone was in pledge"
2. someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
3. (pledge, toast) = a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
4. (assurance, pledge) = a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something; "an assurance of help when needed"; "signed a pledge never to reveal the secret"
PLEDGE as a verb:
1. (pledge, plight) = promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that will honor my wife"
2. (pledge, subscribe) = pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals; "I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station"
3. (toast, drink, pledge, salute, wassail) = propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"
4. give as a guarantee; "I pledge my honor"
5. bind or secure by a pledge; "I was pledged to silence"