The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word MUSHY , but the solution may also be DOTING which is one of the most recent solution (2025 in LA Times).
Overly affectionate crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MUSHY | 50 % | 5 |
| DOTING | 50 % | 6 |
Why may DOTING be the right solution?
"Doting" means showing excessive love or fondness. It is a common term used to describe someone who is overly affectionate.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Overly affectionate
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- clingy
- clinging
- cling
- representation
- manuring
- cling to
- clutching
- fester
- clenched
- clutch
- grasping
- grip
Crossword Answer definitions
MUSHY adjective- Resembling or having the consistency of mush; semiliquid, pasty, or granular.
- Soft; squishy.
- Overly sappy, corny, or cheesy; maudlin.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result MUSHY
- Schmaltzy
- Mawkishly amorous
- Like banana pudding
- Romantic, to kids
- Overly sentimental
- Like a tearjerker
- Like some love letters
- Beyond romantic
- Oozing schmaltz
- Overly emotional