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BACKSLIDE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BACKSLIDE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "BACKSLIDE" which means:
- verb
- • Drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards noun
- • A backward regression; a reverting back to a worse state.
- • A dance move in which the feet are alternately slid back and the heels lifted, giving the illusion of walking forwards while actually moving backwards; later popularly called the moonwalk.
An example sentence would be:
- • "After months of sobriety, he had a backslide and started drinking again."
- • "Her backslide into old habits was a setback in her recovery."
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| New York Times08 Aug 2004 | Across 32 | |
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