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The Clue
Spiral descent of a plane (8 letter answer)
The Answer
TAILSPIN
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Notes
The answer TAILSPIN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Definition
TAILSPIN as a noun:
1. loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse
2. (tailspin, spin) = rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral