| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Greater response than is justified | ||
| Excessive response | The Times Concise | 02 Nov 2022 |
| Exaggerated response of old cleric upset about lawsuit | ||
| Extreme response from more than one class in school conflict | ||
| Finish is about excitement and that's excessive for a comeback | Irish Times Crosaire | 26 Aug 2016 |
| Gone about fighting as an OTT response |