Cryptic crossword clue
Notice solemn promise made by boy, right? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ADVOWSON

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
A
D
V
O
W
S
O
N

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "right" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case right = advowson.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ADVOWSON mean?

ADVOWSON noun
  1. (ecclesiastical law) The right to present a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice or church office.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations