Cryptic crossword clue
Exaggerate the value of poetry in origins of oriental legends and literature 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OVERSELL

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The straight part
We know that "Exaggerate the value of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exaggerate the value of = oversell.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OVERSELL mean?

OVERSELL verb
  1. To agree to sell more of something than one can supply.
  2. To be too eager in attempting to sell something.
  3. To praise something to excess.
  4. To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in sale price.

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