Without a smile (7 letters) — Crossword Helper

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Without a smile (7 letter answer)

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STERNLY

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are cracking even give given how issue reprimand say smile sternly warning way without

Notes

The answer STERNLY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.

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Definition

STERNLY as an adverb:

1. (sternly, severely) = with sternness; in a severe manner; "`No,' she said sternly"; "peered severely over her glasses"