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9 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 26, 2007 · 3-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, May 26, 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 26, 2007 · 3-Down · 9 letters
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to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; "tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery"
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