It's difficult being strictly formal (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STIFF It's difficult being strictly formal (5) (5)
76% HARD Difficult (4) Commuter Feb 3, 2026
76% MERE "It's a __ formality" (4) Newsday Jan 21, 2026
76% TS Difficult (2) USA Today Quick Jan 5, 2026
73% TONGUETWISTER It's difficult to say (13) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 3, 2026
73% HARDEST Most difficult (7) Eugene Sheffer Feb 2, 2026
73% SLOG Difficult journey (4) Newsday Jan 22, 2026
73% KNOTTY Difficult to unravel (6) Universal Jan 20, 2026
73% DOABLE Not too difficult (6) LA Times Daily Jan 18, 2026
69% ASCOT Formal tie (5) Universal Feb 5, 2026
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