| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CANARD | Absurd, exaggerated story. |
| burlesquing | Cause to appear absurd by parodying or copying in an exaggerated form |
| burlesqued | Cause to appear absurd by parodying or copying in an exaggerated form |
| COCKANDBULL | Absurd type of story |
| SHAGGYDOG | Story with an absurd punch line |
| YARN | Exaggerated story |
| TALL | Exaggerated, as a story |
