| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SERIOUS | Not to be taken lightly |
| GRAVE | Not to be taken lightly |
| INANE | Not to be taken seriously |
| MICKEYMOUSE | Not to be taken seriously |
| IDIOMS | They're not to be taken literally |
| FACETIOUS | Not meant to be taken seriously |
| JEST | Comment not to be taken seriously |
| IRONY | It's not to be taken literally |
| JESTS | Remarks not to be taken seriously |
| FARCE | It's not to be taken seriously |
| PLAN | Try not to be taken by surprise |
| MYTHS | They are not to be taken seriously |
