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Opposite Of Zenith Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
NADIR which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NADIR
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "NADIR" which means:
- noun
- • An extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything
- • The point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected verb
- • To extend (a beehive) by adding an empty box at the base.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The company's profits reached their nadir during the economic recession."
- • "After years of success, the athlete's performance hit a nadir at the championship."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick07 Jul 1999 | Across 11 | |
| New York Times09 Jan 1990 | Down 21 | |
| New York Times23 Apr 1986 | Across 64 | |
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