Crossword clue

“Giving excessive praise and flattery”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
FAWNINGOVER
Letters11
Starts withF
Ends withR
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 19, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Giving excessive praise and flattery” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 19, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with F and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Giving excessive praise and flattery” clue?+

The answer is FAWNINGOVER (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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