Short, perhaps wide, old uncle is very strict Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Short, perhaps wide, old uncle is very strict last seen in Telegraph Toughie puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is EXTREME.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EXTREME Short, perhaps wide, old uncle is very strict (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 1, 2018
7% STERN Very strict (5) Newsday Oct 20, 2025
6% ANCIENT Very old (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 11, 2025
6% LAX Not strict (3) Universal Oct 17, 2025
6% RIGOR Strictness (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 1, 2025
5% BROAD Wide (5) The Telegraph Mini Nov 18, 2025
5% MINIS Very short skirts (5) Commuter Nov 17, 2025
5% ASCOTS Wide neckties (6) Newsday Nov 10, 2025
5% SEVERE Strict (6) (6) Mirror Quick Nov 7, 2025
5% ASS Hard-___ (strict person) (3) USA Today Nov 7, 2025

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