What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Exaggerated the merits of" from April 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Exaggerated the merits of”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

OVERSOLD

Letters8

Starts withO

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 29, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Exaggerated the merits of” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 29, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with O and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Exaggerated the merits of” clue?+

The answer is OVERSOLD (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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