What is the answer to "Following rules exactly" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Following rules exactly" is STRICT (6 letters).

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Following rules exactly WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 12, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

STRICT

6 letters · Down · last seen July 12, 2026

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