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| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 26% | 10 | Marked by confusion or confusion-inducing elements | |
| 3 | 26% | 10 | Late-day confusion: State of mental confusion and disorientation typically occurring in the evening. | |
Confusion That Doesnt Have Ones Head In A Whirl Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TAILSPIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TAILSPIN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TAILSPIN" which means:
- noun
- • Loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse
- • Rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral verb
- • Of an aircraft: to go into a rapid, uncontrollable descent in a steep spiral.
- • To go into a sharp, sustained, often uncontrollable descent or decline.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The stock market went into a tailspin after the announcement of the company's bankruptcy."
- • "The team was in a tailspin after losing their star player to injury."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Jun 2016 | Across 15 | |
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