Strict Stickler Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is MARTINET which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MARTINET

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	29%	5		A stickler for old-fashioned manners
3	29%	7		A stickler for details

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "MARTINET" which means:

noun

• Someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms

An example sentence would be:

• "The manager was a martinet who made the employees follow strict rules."
• "He acted like a martinet and insisted on reviewing every small detail of the project."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times25 Aug 1984	Across 35
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