Promise from an elected politician Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Promise from an elected politician” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 24, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
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OATH is the answer to “Promise from an elected politician”. It means a formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AOHT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Requirement for a juror”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Promise from an elected politician”?
OATH, 4 letters: a formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge.
When was “Promise from an elected politician” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 24, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with O.