The Clue
Batter's nightmare (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SLUMP
Tags
Notes
The answer SLUMP is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Subpar time
Batter's dry spell
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Definition
SLUMP as a noun:
1. (slump, slack, drop-off, falloff, falling off) = a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality; "the team went into a slump"; "a gradual slack in output"; "a drop-off in attendance"; "a falloff in quality"
2. (depression, slump, economic crisis) = a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
SLUMP as a verb:
1. (slump, slouch) = assume a drooping posture or carriage
2. (slump, slide down, sink) = fall or sink heavily; "He slumped onto the couch"; "My spirits sank"
3. (slump, fall off, sink) = fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly; "The real estate market fell off"
4. (decline, slump, correct) = go down in value; "the stock market corrected"; "prices slumped"