Swindler's retort to "But you promised!" Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ILIED Swindler's retort to "But you promised!" (5) The Washington Post Mini May 4, 2026
70% RIPOSTE Retort (7) The Telegraph Quick Aug 25, 2026
64% VOW Promise (3) Wall Street Journal Sep 3, 2026
64% ARESO "Am not!" retort (5) Wall Street Journal Sep 2, 2026
64% ITISNOT Retort of denial (7) New York Times Aug 9, 2026
61% CONMAN Swindler (3,3) (6) Mirror Quick Jun 18, 2026
58% VOWS Wedding promises (4) USA Today Sep 9, 2026
58% PLEDGE Solemn promise (6) Newsday Sep 7, 2026
58% ILLBENICE Promise of kindness (9) Universal Sep 6, 2026
58% OATH Solemn promise (4) USA Today Sep 5, 2026

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