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."