Excessively ornate writing Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 3, 2019 · 17-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 3, 2019 · 17-Across · 11 letters
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Extravagant or flowery writing, especially in a literary work.
noun
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