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The Clue

Downward plunge (8 letter answer)

The Answer

NOSEDIVE

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Notes

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

Related Clues

Plummet
Plunge
Big drop
Calamitous decline
Disastrous drop
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