Crossword answer
EXAGGERATION
12 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, October 9, 2026
Letter pattern
EXAGGERATION
Clues that lead to EXAGGERATION
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Over-the-top description (12)12The GuardianOct 9, 2026
Overstatement12Evening StandardNov 25, 2022
About EXAGGERATION in crosswords
EXAGGERATION is a 12-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Over-the-top description (12)” in the The Guardian crossword on October 9, 2026.
Other 12-letter answers
RICHARDADAMSAuthor best known for Watership Down
MAGNIFICENCESplendour
MISREPRESENTBelie
ADVENTITIOUSAccidental
SHORTCHANGEDGiven less than one’s due (5-7)
POSTPRANDIALAfter eating – drop in at pal’s (anag) (12)
LONGDISTANCEInvolving places that are far apart – nostalgic end (anag) (4-8)
WILLIEWINKIE*Nursery rhyme lad with one eye closed?
GEORGESMILEY*Fictional spy sporting a big yellow button?
VAINGLORIOUSBoastful
OSTENTATIOUSShowy
OBSTETRICIANType of doctor
BUTCHERPAPERWreak havoc on origami supplies?
Every appearance of EXAGGERATION (2)
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Oct 9, 2026
Over-the-top description (12) · The Guardian · 3 Down
Nov 25, 2022
Overstatement · Evening Standard · 21 Down