Gracious thing that I should keep! (2,4)

From Times Cryptic 29147, 3D

3D — Gracious thing that I should keep! (2,4)MY WORD

  • Definition
    The whole clue is the definition — both halves define the answer.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: ''
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Double definition
  • Definition
    first definition: 'Gracious' — 'My word!' is an exclamation of surprise — another way of saying 'Gracious!'
  • Definition
    second definition: 'thing that I should keep' — Your word is your promise — 'thing that I should keep' means a pledge or commitment
  • Assembly
    MYWORD = MY WORD

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