“Serious” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••STERN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STERN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Serious”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 16, 2026, where it runs at 64 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 16, 2026 grid44D"It's a ___!"6 ltrs›45DPortmanteau for a queer Fortnite player, say6 ltrs›53DMeander4 ltrs›57DModern intensifying suffix3 ltrs›58DJournalist Curry3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••STERN5 ltrs
•••••••EARNEST7 ltrs
•••••GRAVE5 ltrs
••••••SOLEMN6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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