What is the answer to "Less laissez-faire" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Less laissez-faire" is STRICTER (8 letters).

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Less laissez-faire NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the January 11, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

STRICTER

8 letters · Down · last seen January 11, 2026