“Less laissez-faire” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STRICTER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Less laissez-faire”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 11, 2026, where it runs at 45 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 11, 2026 grid42APatient watchers6 ltrs›53ADebaters who use deceptive arguments6 ltrs›59A___ nous (between us)5 ltrs›64ARubber end of a golf club4 ltrs›68ARug cleaner, for short3 ltrs›72AFollower of catch or latch4 ltrs›78ABig cat hybrid5 ltrs›83AN.B.A. team that plays at Gainbridge Fieldhouse6 ltrs›
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Jan 11, 20261ATennis superstar Nadal, familiarly4 ltrs›5A"Wicked" director Jon M. ___3 ltrs›8AUnspecified degree3 ltrs›11APack (down)4 ltrs›15A"Sign me up!"4 ltrs›16ABygone carrier that had a fleet of "Clippers"5 ltrs›19AReally like5 ltrs›21AWoodwind related to the cor anglais4 ltrs›
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