Bird With Extremes Of Effort Becoming Disciplinarian Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is MARTINET which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MARTINET

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	31%	11		Go to extremes in terms of physical effort
3	27%	12		Acting as a disciplinarian when necessary

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "MARTINET" which means:

noun

• Someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms

An example sentence would be:

• "The manager was a martinet who made the employees follow strict rules."
• "He acted like a martinet and insisted on reviewing every small detail of the project."

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The Guardian Cryptic30 Aug 2013	Down 8
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