Less pedantically? Crossword Clue

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(adjective)
1. (comparative of `few’ used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

Hint 2: Clue Definition

LESS (adverb)
1. used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
LESS (adjective)
1. (comparative of `little’ usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
2. (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer

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