Serious Crossword Clue

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Serious Crossword Answer

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GRAVE

(5 letters)

MAJOR

(5 letters)

SEDATE

(6 letters)

SOBER

(5 letters)

EARNEST

(7 letters)

SOLEMN

(6 letters)

STAID

(5 letters)

SOMBER

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
2. severe and unremitting in making demands
(noun)
1. the rear part of a ship
2. United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920)

Hint 2: Clue Definition

SERIOUS (adjective)
1. appealing to the mind
2. completely lacking in playfulness

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

GRAVE
(5 letters)
MAJOR
(5 letters)
SEDATE
(6 letters)
SOBER
(5 letters)
EARNEST
(7 letters)
SOLEMN
(6 letters)
STAID
(5 letters)
SOMBER
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
NERTS

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