Excessively flattering, with "over"
Editorially verified for the Aug 13, 2026
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Clue explained
Someone who is FAWNING is excessively flattering or servile, especially when FAWNING OVER another person. The clue supplies “over” to indicate this standard phrasal construction.
- Clue type:
- Phrase or idiom
NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Excessively flattering, with "over"” in the New York Times Midi crossword is FAWNING — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 13, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 15-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Excessively flattering, with "over"” answer
FAWNING (7 letters)
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What does FAWNING mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of FAWNING is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- (of a person) give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection, typically in order to gain favour
When else has “Excessively flattering, with "over"” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 13, 2026 (most recent) → FAWNING. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Excessively flattering, with "over"”?
The answer is FAWNING, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 13, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Excessively flattering, with "over"”?
7 letters: FAWNING.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 13, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 15-Down.
Can “Excessively flattering, with "over"” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?
The full grid for August 13, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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