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The Clue
Promise (9 letter answer)
The Answer
ASSURANCE
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Notes
The answer ASSURANCE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
ASSURANCE as a noun:
1. (assurance, self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, authority, sureness) = freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority"
2. (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"
3. a statement intended to inspire confidence; "the President's assurances were not respected"
4. a British term for some kinds of insurance