Unbending Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, September 23, 2021 · 18-Across
Appeared in 17 New York Times Crosswords between November 1994 and December 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 23, 2021 · 18-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances; "a rigid disciplinarian"; "an inflexible law"; "an unbending will to dominate"
adjective
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Other answers seen for this clue
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