Overly formal chief cut short Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRIM Overly formal chief cut short (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 10, 2016
3% SNIP Short cut? (4) The Atlantic Apr 3, 2026
3% TOO Overly (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 3, 2026
3% NOSY Overly inquisitive (4) LA Times Daily Mar 30, 2026
3% SOPPY Overly sentimental (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 19, 2026
3% LONGSTORY It's often cut short (9) Universal Mar 16, 2026
3% OILY Overly greasy (4) USA Today Mar 16, 2026
3% DETOUR Opposite of a short cut (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 13, 2026
3% RAHRAH Overly enthusiastic (6) USA Today Mar 13, 2026
3% CAMP Overly theatrical (4) Eugene Sheffer Mar 7, 2026

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