Related Clues:
- Hard-___ (inflexible)
- *'Rudolph the Red-___ Reindeer' (or the other way, Japanese audio company)
- Following instinct, director proceeded carefully
- ___ around (snooped)
- Sniffed (around)
- Defeated narrowly, with "out"
- Was too inquisitive
- Asked for too many deets, say
- Hard-__: unsentimental
- Following scent, daughter moved ahead very slowly
- Poked (into)
- Went carefully like this into room facing west
- Mafia boss about to host opponents was inquisitive
- Witness briefly inspired by encouraging gesture proceeded carefully
- Got a bit too personal