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7 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 2, 2014 · 70-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between July 1995 and November 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 2, 2014 · 70-Down · 7 letters
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demanding strict attention to rules and procedures; "rigorous discipline"; "tight security"; "stringent safety measures"
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