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verb • move something or somebody to a lower position • fail to meet the hopes or expectations of | ||||||||
52% | 7 | Anticlimax coming back to earth? | ||||||
noun • a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized | ||||||||
36% | 8 | Comedic anticlimax | ||||||
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Anticlimax Coming Back To Earth Crossword Clue
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LETDOWN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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LETDOWN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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