| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exaggerate excessively (3,2,2,5) | ||
| Exaggerate grossly | ||
| Flatter grossly | ||
| Exaggerated; flatter excessively (3,2,2,5) | ||
| Exaggerate; flatter excessively | The Telegraph Quick | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Tackily hit on awkward way to exaggerate (3,2,2,5) | ||
| Over-egg the pudding? | The Guardian Quick | 04 Aug 2023 |
| Offer effusive praise | New York Times | 04 Dec 2017 |
| Offer effusive praise | ||
| Flatter too much |