The Clue
Inflated talk (7 letter answer)
The Answer
BLUSTER
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Notes
The answer BLUSTER is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Boast
Talk nonsense
Phineas T. ___ of "Howdy Doody"
Definition
BLUSTER as a noun:
1. noisy confusion and turbulence; "he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations"
2. (bravado, bluster) = a swaggering show of courage
3. a violent gusty wind
4. (braggadocio, bluster, rodomontade, rhodomontade) = vain and empty boasting
BLUSTER as a verb:
1. blow hard; be gusty, as of wind; "A southeaster blustered onshore"; "The flames blustered"
2. (boast, tout, swash, shoot a line, brag, gas, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconade) = show off
3. (swagger, bluster, swash) = act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner