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2 | 40% | 10 | Marked by extravagant exaggeration or overstatement | |
3 | 31% | 12 | Overstatement | |
Exaggeration Overstatement Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HYPERBOLE" which means:
- noun
- • Extravagant exaggeration
An example sentence would be:
- • "He is always using hyperbole to describe his achievements."
- • "The comedian's routine was full of hyperbole to make the audience laugh."
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The Guardian Speedy27 Mar 2022 | Across 24 | |
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