The Clue
Swearing to tell the truth, and others (5 letter answer)
The Answer
OATHS
Tags
Notes
The answer OATHS is common and appears about once every 350 puzzles.
Related Clues
Curses
Pledges
Profanities
"#@*!" and such
Swearing
Swearwords
Vows
Blue language
Courtroom rituals
"Drat!" and "Egad!"
Egad and drat
Formal affirmations
Formal promises
I do's
Imprecatory remarks
Juratory statements
"Nerts!" and others
Promising words
"Rats!" and others
Ritualistic declarations
Salty language
Solemn pledges
Solemn promises
Solemn vows
"Gosh darn!" and worse
Recitals showing promise
Scouts take them
They're taken in court
Things taken on Bibles
Offices may require them
They may be made with Bibles
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"