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The Clue

Big drop (8 letter answer)

The Answer

NOSEDIVE

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Notes

The answer NOSEDIVE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.

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Plummet
Plunge
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Steep drop, as in prices

Definition

NOSEDIVE as a noun:

1. a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline; "the stock took a nosedive"
2. (dive, nose dive, nosedive) = a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft

NOSEDIVE as a verb:

1. plunge nose first; drop with the nose or front first, of aircraft