The Clue
"No joke!" (7 letter answer)
The Answer
SERIOUS
Tags
Notes
The answer SERIOUS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Earnest
Grave
On the level
Solemn
Not kidding
"I'm not kidding"
Definition
SERIOUS as an adjective:
1. concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities; "a serious student of history"; "a serious attempt to learn to ski"; "gave me a serious look"; "a serious young man"; "are you serious or joking?"; "Don't be so serious!"
2. of great consequence; "marriage is a serious matter"
3. (dangerous, grave, grievous, serious, severe, life-threatening) = 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"
4. (good, serious) = appealing to the mind; "good music"; "a serious book"
5. (unplayful, serious, sober) = completely lacking in playfulness
6. requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve; "raised serious objections to the proposal"; "the plan has a serious flaw"