What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Going overboard with the praise" from July 18, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Going overboard with the praise”

This clue appeared as 46-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 18, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance

LAYINGITONTHICK

Letters15

Starts withL

Ends withK

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 18, 202515 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Going overboard with the praise” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 18, 2025 as 46-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with L and ends with K, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Going overboard with the praise” clue?+

The answer is LAYINGITONTHICK (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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