Crossword Genius

Denounce Conservative guarantee (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

censure

'denounce' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'conservative guarantee' is the wordplay.
'conservative' becomes 'C' (UK political abbreviation).
'guarantee' becomes 'ensure' (synonyms).
'c'+'ensure'='CENSURE'

(Other definitions for censure that I've seen before include "Berate" , "Official reprimand" , "Carpet" , "Rebuke, strongly criticise" , "Formal disapproval" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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