Answer: severer

AnswerCrossword Clue
SEVERERNot so clement
severerVery plain in style or appearance
severer(of something bad or undesirable) Very great; intense
severerSEVERE, harsh (severe)
severerStrict or harsh
severerDemanding great ability, skill, or resilience
SEVERERMore inflexible
SEVERERMore harsh
SEVERERMore draconian
SEVERERMore strict
SEVEREROne who cuts
SEVERERMore rigorous.
SEVERERHarsher.
SEVERERMore extreme.
SEVERERLess loose
SEVERERMore exacting
SEVERERMore rigorous