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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FAT Metaphor for excess (3) Newsday Jan 30, 2021
27% RED With 32-Across, metaphor for excessive bureaucracy (3)
3% OVERABUNDANCE Excess (4-9) (13) Puzzler Nov 14, 2025
3% REDTAPE Excessive bureaucracy (7) Universal Nov 12, 2025
3% TOEDIP Cautious-beginning metaphor (6) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
3% ADO Excessive fuss (3) Newsday Nov 5, 2025
3% FLAB Excess body fat (4) The Telegraph Mini Nov 5, 2025
3% SIEVE Metaphor for a bad goalie (5) New York Times Nov 4, 2025
3% UNDUE Excessive (5) USA Today Nov 1, 2025
3% ABC Epitome of easiness, metaphorically (3) The Atlantic Oct 29, 2025

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