Cryptic crossword clue
Tyro at hockey showing promise 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 1 letter word OATH} –

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The straight part
We know that "promise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case promise = oath} –.
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.
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What does OATH} – mean?

OATH} – noun
  1. A solemn pledge or promise, appealing to a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
  2. A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
  3. A light, irreverent or insulting appeal to a deity or other entity.
  4. A curse, a curse word.
OATH} – verb
  1. To pledge.
OATH} – noun
  1. A solemn pledge or promise, appealing to a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
  2. A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
  3. A light, irreverent or insulting appeal to a deity or other entity.
  4. A curse, a curse word.
OATH} – verb
  1. To pledge.

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