Making merry is an expression that means to celebrate or have a good time. The crossword solutions for this term include JOKE, PLAY, FROLIC, CAVORT, ELATE, REVEL, IMBIBE, CAROUSE, DISPORT, and WASSAIL, as well as kick up one's heels. JOKE is an amusing story or remark intended to make people laugh. Playing can involve any type of activity, such as a game or sport. FROLIC is to PLAY or move around in a lively and playful manner. Cavorting is similar to frolicing, but with more energy and enthusiasm. ELATE means to fill with joy or pride. Reveling is to take great pleasure or delight in something. Imbibing is to drink alcohol. Carousing is to engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking. Disporting is to engage in activities for amusement or recreation. Wassailing is to drink to someone's health. Finally, kicking up one's heels is to dance or jump around in a carefree manner.