Serious Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 29, 2023 · 21-Across
Appeared in 18 New York Times Crosswords between June 1995 and April 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 29, 2023 · 21-Across · 5 letters
GRAVE0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"; "grievous bodily harm"; "a serious wound"; "a serious turn of events"; "a severe case of pneumonia"; "a life-threatening disease"
adjective
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Known letters
5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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