Cryptic crossword clue
Makes stricter rule — is poultry farmer coming round? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HARSHENS

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What does HARSHENS mean?

HARSHENS verb
  1. To make, or to become harsh; render hard and rough.
  2. To render peevish, morose, or austere.

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