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Excessive Concern With Minor Rules Crossword Clue

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noun

• an ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning

32%13Excessive concern for minor points
noun

• making too fine distinctions of little importance

adjective satellite

• developed in excessively fine detail

32%9Excessive concern over minor issues
noun

• needless warnings

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