The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word THREATENS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1946.
Promises evil crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| THREATENS | 100 % | 9 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Promises evil
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- deliver
 - offend
 - offended
 - offending
 - breach
 - comer
 - faithless
 - false
 - hope
 - long shot
 - paradise
 - pledge
 
Crossword Answer definitions
THREATENS verb- To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
 - To menace, or be dangerous.
 - To portend, or give a warning of.
 - To be close to equaling or surpassing (a record, etc.)
 
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