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Overly Strict Crossword Clue

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adjective

• of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

adjective satellite

• unpleasantly stern

• unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses

• unkind or cruel or uncivil

• severe

• sharply disagreeable; rigorous

98%9Exact Match!
adjective satellite

• morally rigorous and strict

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adjective satellite

• exaggeratedly proper

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