The Clue
"Gosh darn!" and worse (5 letter answer)
The Answer
OATHS
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Notes
The answer OATHS is common and appears about once every 350 puzzles.
Related Clues
They may be made with Bibles
Swearing to tell the truth, and others
They're taken in court
Offices may require them
Recitals showing promise
Solemn pledges
Imprecatory remarks
Blue language
Formal affirmations
"Drat!" and "Egad!"
Ritualistic declarations
Promising words
Courtroom rituals
Scouts take them
I do's
Juratory statements
"#@*!" and such
Vows
Swearwords
Solemn promises
Profanities
Salty language
Things taken on Bibles
"Rats!" and others
"Nerts!" and others
Curses
Swearing
Formal promises
Definition
OATH as a noun:
1. (curse, curse word, expletive, oath, swearing, swearword, cuss) = profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted"
2. (oath, swearing) = a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
3. a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior; "they took an oath of allegiance"