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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.

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Promising words
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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"