Cryptic crossword clue
Prepare for shopping trip as a stickler for procedure? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FORMALIST

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "stickler for procedure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stickler for procedure = formalist.
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What does FORMALIST mean?

FORMALIST noun
  1. An overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler
  2. An advocate of formalism
FORMALIST adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to formalism; formalistic

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