Cryptic crossword clue
American girl’s promise for a blade 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word BROADSWORD

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "blade" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case blade = broadsword.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BROADSWORD mean?

BROADSWORD noun
  1. (history) A type of early modern sword that has a broad double-edged blade for cutting (as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier) and a basket hilt.
  2. A person armed with such a sword.
BROADSWORD noun
  1. Any type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era.
  2. A European sword with a long, straight double-edged blade, a cruciform hilt, and a grip for two-handed use; prevalent from the 14th to 16th centuries.

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