Calamitous decline Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 24, 2009 · 10-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, July 24, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 24, 2009 · 10-Down · 8 letters
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What does this clue mean?
a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline; "the stock took a nosedive"
noun
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