Tall tale Crossword Clue

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Tall tale Crossword Answer

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YARN

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(verb)
1. assume a reclining position
2. originate (in)
(noun)
1. a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
2. Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TALL (adjective)
1. too improbable to admit of belief
2. lofty in style
TALL (noun)
1. a garment size for a tall person
TALE (noun)
1. a trivial lie
2. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

YARN
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More Daily Beast Crossword (10/8/2025) Answers

Across

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13. "Red ___" (2021 Justin Bieber song)

14. Gumbo ingredient

16. NBC game show produced by 23-Across, who is also producing 10-Across

20. Guthrie set to host the new show

21. Former Israeli prime minister Barak

22. The White Stripes or The Black Keys e.g.

23. Jimmy who's got a way with words -- and is a huge fan of 10-Across

29. Song title for Aloe Blacc or Colby Caillat

30. Timmy ___ (little boy who supposedly falls down a well on a "Simpsons" episode)

31. Word heard in many "Simpsons" episodes

32. Collected, as crops

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Down

1. "___ and a Half Men"

2. Any of six in 10-Across

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6. Fame

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15. "___ Tiki" (Thor Heyerdahl book)

16. Fake

17. Fireworks watchers' utterance

18. Law & Order: __

19. Feel ___ (pity)

22. Performed

24. Snacked on

25. Mauna ___ (macadamia nut brand)

26. Cut off

27. “Bravo!”

28. Upbeat Flanders

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