| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PALLIATE | Make less serious |
| JEST | Be less than serious |
| ONESHOT | Like a less serious foul |
| EXTENUATE | Render less serious by giving excuses. |
| LIGHTGREENE | Less serious works by the author of "Brighton Rock"? |
| TAX | Make serious demands on |
| GETONTHEBALL | Make a serious effort |
| REVAMP | Make serious changes to |
