The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SERIOUS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1953.
In earnest crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| SERIOUS | 100 % | 7 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: In earnest
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- earnestly
 - earnest
 - sincere
 - seriously
 - solemn
 - serious
 - for real
 - direct
 - honest
 - anxious
 - forehanded
 - ingenuous
 
Crossword Answer definitions
SERIOUS adjective- Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
 - Important; weighty; not insignificant
 - Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving
 - (of a relationship) Committed.
 
- In a serious manner; seriously.
 
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