What does the cryptic crossword clue "Two promises becoming a curse (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "a curse". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SWEAR (synonym="SWEAR") + WORD (synonym="WORD") = SWEAR WORD; definition: "a curse" The answer is SWEAR WORD.

Two promises becoming a curse (5,4)

Times Cryptic #28905 | 29 Across | 2024-05-01 flower

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