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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 27% | 12 | Acting as a disciplinarian when necessary | |
3 | 27% | 9 | Often portrayed in literature as a strict disciplinarian | |
Disciplinarian Encountered In Train Perhaps Crossword Clue
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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 Cryptic15 Jul 2004 | Across 20 | |
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