Hairsplitter Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	97%	6		Exact Match!
	noun • a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
	96%	9		Exact Match!
	noun • someone who makes small and unjustified criticisms
	90%	8		Tending to find fault or raise petty objections
	adjective satellite • tending to find and call attention to faults

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