Fraudulently increased Crossword Clue

Today's (14 June 2019) crossword provided to us by L.A. Times Daily and the clue is "Fraudulently increased".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fraudulently increased" fits perfectly with the answer "PADDED." Here's why:

• Fraudulently: This points to something being done deceptively or dishonestly.
• Increased: Indicates a rise in quantity, size, or extent.

When we put these two parts together, "PADDED" becomes the ideal answer:

1. PAD: This term can refer to adding extra, often unnecessary, items or information to something.
2. PADDED: In the context of the clue, it suggests that something has been dishonestly or deceptively increased by adding unnecessary elements to make it seem larger or more significant than it actually is.

Therefore, "PADDED" perfectly encapsulates the idea of fraudulently increasing something by adding extra, often inappropriate, elements to it, making it the precise answer for today's crossword clue.

Definition of "PADDED"

filled or covered with soft material for the purpose of protection, comfort, or to add shape

Example :

both mother and daughter were wrapped up warm in padded jackets

the chair has a padded seat and back

a padded envelope

 The Crossword clue "Fraudulently increased" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
L.A. Times Daily	14 June 2019	PADDED