The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word HARSH which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2014.
Excessively stringent crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HARSH | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Excessively stringent
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- harsh
- lax
- loose
- exacting
- greater
- harder
- heavier
- higher
- highest
- lenient
- rigid
- rigorous
Crossword Answer definitions
HARSH verb- To negatively criticize.
- To put a damper on (a mood).
- Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
- Severe or cruel.
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