Crossword Genius

Exacting (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stern

'exacting' is the definition.
(I know that exacting can be written as stern)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for stern that I've seen before include "Inflexible; back" , "Unsmiling" , "Severe, demanding" , "discipline" , "Severe, forbidding" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.