The Clue
Like a martinet (6 letter answer)
The Answer
STRICT
Tags
Notes
The answer STRICT is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Absolute
Austere
Exact
Narrow
Precise
Severe
Unbending
Uncompromising
Unyielding
Hard; rigid
Holding to the letter
Inflexible about rules
Definition
STRICT as an adjective:
1. (hard-and-fast, strict) = (of rules) stringently enforced; "hard-and-fast rules"
2. (rigorous, strict) = rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard; "rigorous application of the law"; "a strict vegetarian"
3. (nonindulgent, strict) = characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint
4. (rigid, strict) = incapable of compromise or flexibility
5. (stern, strict, exacting) = severe and unremitting in making demands; "an exacting instructor"; "a stern disciplinarian"; "strict standards"