Crossword answer
FLATTERING
10 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, September 17, 2026
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FLATTERING
Clues that lead to FLATTERING
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FLATTERING is a 10-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Sugary treat organised during affair (10)” in the The Guardian crossword on September 17, 2026.
Other 10-letter answers
OUTONALIMBPositioned precariously … or where the ends of 16-, 24-, 35- and 49-Across can all be found
GOBSTOPPERA hard sweet for a hard palate maybe?
WISHYWASHYWith one throw, twice as weak?
IOWEYOUONE"Thanks so much!"
ATANYPRICEPay certain crackpot, no matter the cost
REINFORCERIt strengthens control over police, right?
STUNTWOMANFilm's female daredevil
LEADINGMANMale movie star
POCKETDIALCall unwittingly
EYEWITNESSTrial figure giving a firsthand account
AYECAPTAINSailor's "Yes, sir!"
NISSANLEAFElectric vehicle from Japan
INITIALIZEAssign a starting value, in computer programming lingo ... or a phonetic hint to 10- and 14-Across?
GENERALZODVillain who demands that Superman kneel before him
Every appearance of FLATTERING (2)
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Sep 17, 2026
Sugary treat organised during affair (10) · The Guardian · 14 Down
Jun 5, 2026
Subject losing head during brief romance? That’s gratifying · The Independent · 13 Down