Exaggerate the merits of maidens possibly facing 'orrible situation Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OVERSELL Exaggerate the merits of maidens possibly facing 'orrible situation (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 15, 2021
4% ORAL Face-to-face exam (4)
4% HEADBUTT Meet face to face? (8) New York Times Oct 11, 2025
4% JINGOISM Exaggerated patriotic fervour (8) The Times Concise Oct 10, 2025
4% ATOP Situated on (4) Newsday Oct 9, 2025
4% NYMPH Mythical maiden (5) Puzzler Backwords Oct 8, 2025
4% SASH Spot for a merit badge (4) USA Today Oct 5, 2025
4% FLOUNCE Walk with exaggerated motions (7) New York Times Oct 4, 2025
4% PS Merit (2) USA Today Quick Oct 2, 2025
4% EARN Merit (4) USA Today Quick Oct 2, 2025

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