Bleak, rigorous, austere (7)

I believe the answer is:

spartan

(Other definitions for spartan that I've seen before include "Basic" , "Bleak - rigorous - austere" , "Very strict - austere" , "Resolute in the face of pain -- austere" , "Frugal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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