The Clue
Recovers from a bender, with "up" (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SOBERS
Tags
Notes
The answer SOBERS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
Related Clues
Becomes serious
Imbues with gravity
Recovers, with "up"
Renders serious
Clears the head, with "up"
Clears the mind, with "up"
Dries out, with "up"
Gets serious, with "up"
Prompts grave thoughts in
Puts levity aside
Recovers from drinking, with "up"
Becomes less high, with "up"
Gets over drunkenness, with "up"
Regains one's senses, with "up"
Definition
SOBER as a verb:
1. cause to become sober; "A sobering thought"
2. (sober up, sober) = become more realistic; "After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up"
3. (sober up, sober) = become sober after excessive alcohol consumption; "Keep him in bed until he sobers up"