Cryptic crossword clue
Meticulous, firm, Everyman had promises to pay later

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word FASTIDIOUS

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The straight part
We know that "Meticulous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case meticulous = fastidious.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does FASTIDIOUS mean?

FASTIDIOUS adjective
  1. Excessively particular, demanding, or fussy about details, especially about tidiness and cleanliness.
  2. Overly concerned about tidiness and cleanliness.
  3. Difficult to please; quick to find fault.

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