Excess

GLUT

Think of a surplus that’s so overwhelming it practically chokes the market.

"Excess" is a straightforward definition clue pointing to a word that means an overabundance or surplus. The answer "GLUT" fits perfectly because it describes a situation where there’s too much of something, like a glut of goods in the market. No wordplay or hidden meanings here—it’s a direct match between clue and answer. Think of it like having way more apples than anyone could possibly eat.