The clue "*Downward spiral" has appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on December 7, 2023. Out of 22 possible solutions we've collected from published puzzles, TAILSPIN (8 letters) ranks highest with a 99% match. Scroll down to see all potential answers ranked by their likelihood of being correct.
Answer For *Downward spiral:
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22 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
TAILSPIN
*Downward spiral
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2023
99%
TAILSPIN
*Downward spiral
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2023
8%
LOWER
Move downward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
8%
LOWER
Move downward
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
8%
HELIX
Roller coaster spiral
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
8%
HELIX
Roller coaster spiral
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
8%
DNA
Molecule with a spiral shape
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2024
8%
DNA
Molecule with a spiral shape
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2024
8%
POSE
Tree or downward dog
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2024
8%
POSE
Tree or downward dog
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2024
8%
DROOP
Hang downward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2023
8%
DROOP
Hang downward
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2023
8%
NAUTILUS
Cephalopod with a spiral shell
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 25, 2022
8%
NAUTILUS
Cephalopod with a spiral shell
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2022
8%
PEN
Implement stored in a notebook's spiral
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2022
8%
PEN
Implement stored in a notebook's spiral
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2022
8%
BOWED
Bent downward
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 2, 2021
8%
BOWED
Bent downward
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 2, 2021
8%
SINKER
Pitch that curves downward
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2020
8%
SINKER
Pitch that curves downward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2020
8%
SCREWED
Attached with spiral hardware
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2020
8%
SCREWED
Attached with spiral hardware
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2020
8%
DESCENT
Climber's downward journey
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2020
8%
DESCENT
Climber's downward journey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2020
8%
SWIRLY
Making spiral patterns
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 22, 2019
8%
SWIRLY
Making spiral patterns
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 22, 2019
8%
ICECREAM
*Foundation ingredient of a treat built upward in the answers to starred clues and spelled downward in the circles
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2018
8%
ICECREAM
*Foundation ingredient of a treat built upward in the answers to starred clues and spelled downward in the circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2018
8%
SCROLLSAW
Tool for cutting decorative spiral lines
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 6, 2018
8%
SCROLLSAW
Tool for cutting decorative spiral lines
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 6, 2018
1%
FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
HAMS
Meats that may be spiral-cut
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
HAMS
Meats that may be spiral-cut
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
HELICALLY
In a spiral-shaped way
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 4, 2024
1%
HELICALLY
In a spiral-shaped way
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
1%
ROTINI
Edible spirals
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 25, 2024
1%
ROTINI
Edible spirals
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 25, 2024
1%
WHORL
Pattern of spirals on a fingerprint
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2024
1%
WHORL
Pattern of spirals on a fingerprint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2024
1%
FUSILLI
Edible spirals
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 28, 2023
1%
FUSILLI
Edible spirals
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 28, 2023
1%
PAIRSKATING
Olympic event featuring death spirals
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2021
1%
PAIRSKATING
Olympic event featuring death spirals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "*Downward spiral" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 22 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TAILSPIN (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Downward spiral"?
The best answer for "*Downward spiral" is TAILSPIN with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*Downward spiral" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 7, 2023.