Answer: sobered

AnswerCrossword Clue
SOBERED

Made subdued

SOBERED

Dried out, with "up"

SOBERED

Put all kidding aside

SOBERED
Got serious
SOBERED
Recovered from a bender, with "up"
SOBEREDGrew serious
SOBEREDChastened.
SOBEREDBecame subdued.
SOBEREDCalmed down.
SOBEREDBecame serious.
SOBEREDMade serious.
SOBEREDMade serious
SOBEREDGrew serious, with "up"
SOBEREDDrank some coffee, say, with "up"
SOBEREDDried out, with 'up'
SOBEREDRecovered from a bender (with "up")
SOBEREDBecame serious