Stumped by the crossword clue "Overblown flattery"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on May 14, 2022. We've scoured our database and found 17 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is SMARM (5 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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17 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SMARM
Overblown flattery
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2022
99%
SMARM
Overblown flattery
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2022
8%
SMOOTHTALK
Spoon-fed flattery
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
SMOOTHTALK
Spoon-fed flattery
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
ATEITUP
Savored the flattery
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
8%
ATEITUP
Savored the flattery
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
8%
EATITUP
Savor the flattery
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2025
8%
EATITUP
Savor the flattery
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2025
8%
OHSTOP
"That's enough flattery!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2023
8%
OHSTOP
"That's enough flattery!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2023
8%
PUN
"A plateau is the highest form of flattery," e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2022
8%
PUN
"A plateau is the highest form of flattery," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2022
8%
SOFTSOAPED
*Persuaded with flattery
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2022
8%
SOFTSOAPED
*Persuaded with flattery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2022
8%
POURITONTHICK
Use lots of flattery, say
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 17, 2022
8%
POURITONTHICK
Use lots of flattery, say
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 17, 2022
8%
LAYSON
Applies, as flattery
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2022
8%
LAYSON
Applies, as flattery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2022
8%
LAYITON
Overdo the flattery
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2021
8%
LAYITON
Overdo the flattery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2021
8%
CAJOLE
Persuade through flattery
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2021
8%
CAJOLE
Persuade through flattery
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2021
8%
SNOWJOBS
Persuasive efforts using insincere flattery ... and a hint to the last words of the answers to starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2021
8%
SNOWJOBS
Persuasive efforts using insincere flattery ... and a hint to the last words of the answers to starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2021
8%
POURSON
Gives out in abundance, as flattery
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 16, 2020
8%
POURSON
Gives out in abundance, as flattery
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 16, 2020
8%
LAIDITON
Was effusive with flattery
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2020
8%
LAIDITON
Was effusive with flattery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2020
8%
FAWNOVER
Try to gain favor through flattery
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 24, 2020
8%
FAWNOVER
Try to gain favor through flattery
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 24, 2020
8%
COAX
Persuade with flattery
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2020
8%
COAX
Persuade with flattery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2020
8%
SOFTSOAP
Persuade with flattery
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2019
8%
SOFTSOAP
Persuade with flattery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Overblown flattery" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 17 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SMARM (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Overblown flattery"?
The best answer for "Overblown flattery" is SMARM with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Overblown flattery" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 14, 2022.