| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| seriously | In a solemn or considered manner |
| smoothest | (of a person or their manner, actions, or words) Suavely charming in a way considered to be unctuous |
| smoother | (of a person or their manner, actions, or words) Suavely charming in a way considered to be unctuous |
| purging | Remove (a group of people considered undesirable) from an organization or place, typically in an abrupt or violent manner |
| negroism | quality or manner, as a speech pattern or pronunciation, considered characteristic of blacks |
| SOBERLY | In a solemn manner |
| declaring | Say something in a solemn and emphatic manner |
| declared | Say something in a solemn and emphatic manner |
