The term 'not so strict' can be described by the crossword solutions of 'laxer' (5 letters), 'LAX' (3 letters), 'looser' (6 letters), and 'EASIER' (6 letters). All of these words mean that something is not as strict or rigid as it could be, and that there is more flexibility in the rules or regulations. For example, a laxer policy would be one that is less strict than the original policy, while a looser policy would be one that is even less strict than the laxer policy. Similarly, an EASIER policy would be one that is less strict than the original policy.