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Strict in manner (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

austere

(Other definitions for austere that I've seen before include "Grim - USA tree (anag)" , "Plain, cold" , "Severe; lacking luxuries" , "'Spartan, simple (7)'" , "Severe or strict in attitude" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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