Overly strict Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, July 18, 2022 · 1-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between January 1997 and July 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 18, 2022 · 1-Across · 5 letters
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, January 10, 1997.PURITANIC9 lettersanswer page
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