The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OVERMUCH
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The straight part
We know that "excessively" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case excessively = overmuch.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OVERMUCH mean?
OVERMUCH adjective- Excessive
- Too much; overly much
- Too much