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Following the exact meaning of words (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

literal

(Other definitions for literal that I've seen before include "mistake" , "Following the exact meaning" , "character fault?" , "Not figurative" , "typographical error" .)

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