Harsh, severe (5)
This clue is a double definition.
'harsh' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'severe' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
(Other definitions for strict that I've seen before include "Tough" , "Not lenient or indulgent" , "Hard" , "Rigorous, uncompromising" , "Stringent" .)
This clue is a double definition.
'harsh' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'severe' is the second definition.
(I know that severe can be written as stern)
(Other definitions for stern that I've seen before include "Severe part of the ship?" , "Severe in the rear of the ship?" , "Unyielding part of the ship" , "Strict; severe" , "Austere rear part of a ship?" .)