Overly florid writing Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 2, 2004 · 20-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 2, 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 2, 2004 · 20-Across · 11 letters
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Extravagant or flowery writing, especially in a literary work.
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