“Steep decline” crossword clue
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••••••••NOSEDIVE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NOSEDIVE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Steep decline”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 30, 2025, where it runs at 95 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 30, 2025 grid72DFirst to the finish line9 ltrs›85DAuthor who originally intended his pen name to rhyme with "voice," though Americans pronounced it differently7 ltrs›86DWalk unsteadily4 ltrs›91DNot partial6 ltrs›92DOrder after closing time6 ltrs›96DCountry once led by 93-Across5 ltrs›97DLike a bodybuilder's arms5 ltrs›98DMuch-lauded Lauder5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 30, 20251AChoose not to take part4 ltrs›5AStyle of hip-hop4 ltrs›9A"Like, duh!"4 ltrs›13ASettles, as the stomach5 ltrs›18AHigh in the Andes4 ltrs›19AHole-boring tool5 ltrs›21AFeature of a safe landing, perhaps4 ltrs›22AArchitectural projection5 ltrs›
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