Crossword answer
STRICT
6 letters · Used for 10 different clues · 26 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 5, 2026
Letter pattern
STRICT
Clues that lead to STRICT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
No-nonsense detective abandoning precinct6The IndependentSep 5, 2026
Severe6Evening StandardJul 13, 2026
Following rules exactly6Wall Street JournalJul 12, 2026
Uncompromising6NYT MidiJun 5, 2026
Stern6Evening StandardApr 27, 2026
Rigorous6Evening StandardAug 3, 2025
Naked African runner tense and harsh6The IndependentJul 2, 2025
Austere6Evening StandardAug 14, 2023
Scrupulously within the rules, but not totally restrictive6Evening StandardDec 14, 2022
Such discipline necessitates some restrictions6Evening StandardOct 2, 2019
About STRICT in crosswords
STRICT is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 26 times in our database across 10 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “No-nonsense detective abandoning precinct” in the The Independent crossword on September 5, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
TIPTOEWalk sneakily
DARTEDDashed
TENRECSmall Madagascan mammal resembling a hedgehog or shrew
ANIMALDystopian Orwell novel, featuring Snowball and Napoleon (6,4)
PEANUTTiny bit of packing material
ANORAKWaterproof jacket
UGANDAKampala’s nation
IGNITELight
GALOREIn abundance
EVERLYThe __ Brothers, duo whose hits include Bye Bye Love (6)
JIAOZITraditional Chinese dumplings
ESCHERArtist whose first two initials stand for "Maurits Cornelis"
THRONESmall number working for a European royal position
CELEBSFolks who are often recognized
Every appearance of STRICT (26)
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Sep 5, 2026
No-nonsense detective abandoning precinct · The Independent · 9 Down
Jul 13, 2026
Severe · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Jul 12, 2026
Following rules exactly · Wall Street Journal · 9 Down
Jun 5, 2026
Uncompromising · NYT Midi · 12 Across
Apr 27, 2026
Stern · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Mar 25, 2026
Severe · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Dec 19, 2025
Severe · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Aug 3, 2025
Rigorous · Evening Standard · 4 Across
Jul 2, 2025
Naked African runner tense and harsh · The Independent · 7 Down
May 28, 2025
Rigorous · Evening Standard · 4 Across
Aug 2, 2024
Rigorous · The Independent · 1 Down
Jan 31, 2024
Rigorous · The Independent · 1 Down
Sep 7, 2023
Severe · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Aug 14, 2023
Austere · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Dec 14, 2022
Scrupulously within the rules, but not totally restrictive · Evening Standard · 11 Across
Sep 12, 2022
Rigorous · Evening Standard · 4 Across
Sep 2, 2022
Severe · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Across
Aug 15, 2022
Severe · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Dec 22, 2021
Severe · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Jul 30, 2021
Severe · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Mar 4, 2021
Severe · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Feb 4, 2021
Stern · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Oct 1, 2020
Severe · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Oct 2, 2019
Such discipline necessitates some restrictions · Evening Standard · 11 Across
May 23, 2019
Rigorous · Evening Standard · 4 Across
Feb 7, 2019
Rigorous · Evening Standard · 4 Across