The Clue
Batters' woes (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SLUMPS
Tags
Notes
The answer SLUMPS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Declines
Bad stretches
Batting woes
Drops in value
Stock-market declines
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"