Sincere Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, January 7, 2026 · 12-Down
Appeared in 8 New York Times Crosswords between August 1995 and January 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 7, 2026 · 12-Down · 7 letters
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characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message"
adjective
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Known letters
7 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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