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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LEGALISTIC which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LEGALISTIC

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199%10Exact Match!
241%13 Collaborated with Michael Jackson on 'Say Say Say'
336%6 One who unduly imitates or slavishly copies

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We think the answer is "LEGALISTIC" which means:

    adjective
  • • Of a person, following the letter of the law.
  • • Of a person, tending to resort to the law, as one who sues frequently.
  • • Practicing or characterized by legalism.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Her legalistic approach to the issue annoyed her colleagues."
  • • "The lawyer's legalistic argument was difficult to follow."

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The Guardian Cryptic04 Aug 2015 Down 6
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