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Drops Out Of Contention Crossword Clue

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noun

• a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer

• gradually ceasing to be visible

verb

• become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

• lose freshness, vigor, or vitality

• disappear gradually

• become feeble

39%6 A contention or contention
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29%6Drops drops
noun

• liquid that is spilled

• a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction

• the act of allowing a fluid to escape

• a sudden drop from an upright position

verb

• cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

• flow, run or fall out and become lost

• cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

• pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

• reveal information

• reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)

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New York Times17 May 1997 Down 48
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