The Clue
Certain promises (7 letter answer)
The Answer
PAROLES
Tags
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"