The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word EXCESS
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More clues leading to the result EXCESS
- Two letters did you say? Too much
- Two letters read out, that's more than enough
- Axes regularly pronounced in surplus
- Picked up after vacation, Xmas leftovers
- Read out two letters too many
- Dictation of two letters, superfluity
- Former tax is just too much
- Two letters mentioned outrageous act
- . Too much antique tax
- Changed sexes to overcome primarily chauvinistic overindulgence
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The straight part
We know that "outrageous act" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case outrageous act = excess.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EXCESS mean?
EXCESS noun- The state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or proper
- The degree or amount by which one thing or number exceeds another; remainder.
- An undue indulgence of the appetite; transgression of proper moderation in natural gratifications; intemperance; dissipation.
- Spherical excess, the amount by which the sum of the three angles of a spherical triangle exceeds two right angles. The spherical excess is proportional to the area of the triangle.
- A condition on an insurance policy by which the insured pays for a part of the claim.
- To declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work.
- More than is normal, necessary or specified.