The Clue
Recovers from drinking, with "up" (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SOBERS
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Notes
The answer SOBERS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
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Prompts grave thoughts in
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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"