The clue "Excessive flattery" last appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on November 16, 2020. The correct answer for this puzzle is "SMARM", a 5-letter word.
Solution SMARM is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution SMARM is 5 letters long. We have 0 further solutions of the same word length.
There are 2 solutions. The longest is ADULATION with 9 letters, and the shortest is SMARM with 5 letters.
Indeed, the puzzle clue "EXCESSIVE FLATTERY" has seen a surge in lookups recently (last checked: 08 Apr 2026). Apparently it´s giving players some headaches!
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Solutions are between 5 and 9 letters long.