Plethora

LOT

Think of a small word that means "many" or "a large amount," often used in phrases like "a ___ of trouble" or "quite a ___."

"Plethora" means an excessive amount of something, but in crosswords, it often clues a simpler synonym. Here, it’s hinting at "lot," which can mean a large quantity (like "a lot of things"). The wordplay is straightforward—no tricks—just swapping a fancy word for a common one. Think of "lot" as the casual way to say "many."