Declining State Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DOTAGE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DOTAGE

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	30%	7		In a declining state
3	26%	12		In a deteriorated or declining state

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We think the answer is "DOTAGE" which means:

noun

• Mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations

An example sentence would be:

• "My grandmother is in her dotage and requires constant care."
• "The famous actor's career faded into dotage as he struggled to find work."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times18 Aug 2001	Across 57
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