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STRINGENT
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The answer STRINGENT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
STRINGENT as an adjective:
1. (rigorous, stringent, tight) = demanding strict attention to rules and procedures; "rigorous discipline"; "tight security"; "stringent safety measures"