Curse such wares! (5)

I believe the answer is:

swear

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'curse' is the definition.
(I know that curse can be written as swear)

'wares' is the wordplay.
'wares' anagrams to 'SWEAR'.
Though, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

'such' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for swear that I've seen before include "Vow, attest" , "not to mince one's words" , "Solemnly promise" , "Eff and blind" , "Asseverate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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