The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CRACKDOWN which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1955.
Become stricter (with "on") crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CRACKDOWN | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Become stricter (with "on")
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- crack down
- tighten
- strain
- corymb
- graph
- pronunciation
- smothered
- smothering
- impossible
- abate
- abating
- accelerate
Crossword Answer definitions
CRACKDOWN noun- Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement
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