Fussy Schoolmaster Academic Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 15, 2023

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	noun • a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
	30%	14		Showing the qualities or characteristics of a schoolmaster
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	30%	15		Similar to the behavior of a female schoolmaster
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