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The Clue
Fudge, say (9 letter answer)
The Answer
OVERSTATE
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Notes
The answer OVERSTATE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Exaggerate
Hyperbolize
Blow up
Blow out of proportion
Make too good a case
Definition
OVERSTATE as a verb:
1. (overstate, exaggerate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyerbolise, magnify, amplify) = to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; "tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery"