Sincere, as an oath (6)

I believe the answer is:

solemn

(Other definitions for solemn that I've seen before include "Portentous" , "Grave and serious about melons" , "Sober and serious" , "'Earnest, grave (6)'" , "Serious and formal" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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