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I believe the answer is:

stern

(Other definitions for stern that I've seen before include "Unpleasantly serious" , "Old star" , "Harsh at the back of the ship" , "Strict, austere" , "Grim; severe" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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