Answer: grinned

AnswerCrossword Clue
GRINNEDSaid "Cheese"
GRINNEDLooked like the Cheshire cat
GRINNEDShowed defiance, perhaps
GRINNEDLooked cheerful.
GRINNEDLooked happy
GRINNEDBeamed
GRINNEDPut on a happy face
GRINNEDEmulated a Cheshire cat
GRINNEDSmiled at a funny performer
GRINNEDSaid "Cheese!"
GRINNEDImitated the Cheshire Cat
grinnedGRIN, to smile broadly, also GERNE
grinnedExpress with a broad smile
grinnedGrimace or appear to grimace grotesquely in a way that reveals the teeth
grinnedSmile broadly, esp. in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open