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The Clue

Certain promises (7 letter answer)

The Answer

PAROLES

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Notes

The answer PAROLES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

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Definition

PAROLE as a noun:

1. (parole, word, word of honor) = a promise; "he gave his word"
2. (password, watchword, word, parole, countersign) = a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password"
3. (law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with

PAROLE as a verb:

1. release a criminal from detention and place him on parole; "The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison"