Reportedly stopped being overly serious (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STAID Reportedly stopped being overly serious (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Oct 19, 2024
6% AGOG Overly excited (4) Commuter Jan 10, 2026
6% MORALISTIC Overly judgmental (10) Commuter Jan 8, 2026
6% EFFETE Overly refined (6) New York Times Jan 5, 2026
6% OBESE Overly overweight (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 5, 2026
6% NOSY Overly inquisitive (4)
6% NITPICK Be overly critical (7) USA Today Jan 2, 2026
6% CMON "Please be serious" (4) LA Times Daily Dec 31, 2025
6% TOO Overly (3) Commuter Dec 25, 2025
6% DIRE Really serious (4) USA Today Dec 25, 2025

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