A tall story is an exaggerated or far-fetched narrative, often used to entertain or amuse. The crossword solutions for this term include 'ATTIC' (5 letters), 'EXAGGERATION' (12 letters), 'FABLE' (5 letters), 'LOFT' (4 letters), 'YARN' (4 letters), 'LIE' (3 letters), and 'TALE' (4 letters). An ATTIC is an upper room or storage space in a house, while a LOFT is a similar space in a barn or other building. A FABLE is a short story with a moral lesson, while a YARN is a long, entertaining story. EXAGGERATION is the act of making something seem larger or more important than it really is, and a LIE is an untruthful statement. Finally, a TALE is a narrative or story.