Gracious thing that I should keep! (2,4)
3D — Gracious thing that I should keep! (2,4) — MY WORD
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Definition
The whole clue is the definition — both halves define the answer.The whole clue is the definition — both halves point to the same answer.
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Indicator
Indicator found: ''No indicator words — that's a giveaway it's a double definition or pure charade.
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Wordplay
Wordplay: Double definitionTwo definitions side by side — no wordplay trickery.
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Definition
first definition: 'Gracious' — 'My word!' is an exclamation of surprise — another way of saying 'Gracious!''My word!' is an exclamation of surprise — another way of saying 'Gracious!'
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Definition
second definition: 'thing that I should keep' — Your word is your promise — 'thing that I should keep' means a pledge or commitmentYour word is your promise — 'thing that I should keep' means a pledge or commitment
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Assembly
MYWORD = MY WORD