| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| (& 22-down) How to make stucco flatter? (3,2,2,5) | ||
| Give excessive praise | New York Times | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Overdo the flattery | LA Times Daily | 23 Nov 2021 |
| & 19 Down To be clear, you need to mix a little honey in (3,2,2,3,4) | The Telegraph Toughie | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Praise exaggeratedly | Universal | 14 Nov 2020 |
| Overdo the flattery | LA Times Daily | 05 Feb 2017 |
| Be really flattering | Premier Sunday | 24 Apr 2016 |
| Butter up big-time | The Washington Post | 16 Nov 2015 |
| Butter up big-time | ||
| Flatter exaggeratedly | ||
| Flatter | ||
| Exaggerate | ||
| Exaggerate, as flattery | ||
| Flatter | ||
| Overpraise | ||
| Exaggerate, as flattery | ||
| Exaggerate | ||
| Flatter | ||
| Tell frankly, in slang |