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The Clue
Excessively orderly, informally (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ANAL
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Notes
The answer ANAL is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
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Definition
ANAL as an adjective:
1. of or related to the anus; "anal thermometer"
2. (anal, anal retentive) = a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.