The LA Times Daily Crossword crossword published on May 16, 2021 contains the clue "Progressive decline". According to our crossword solution database, there are 22 possible answers. ATROPHY (7 letters) is the frontrunner at 99% confidence. We've listed every potential solution below, ranked from most to least likely.
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22 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ATROPHY
Progressive decline
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2021
99%
ATROPHY
Progressive decline
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2021
8%
DIP
Short decline
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
8%
DIP
Short decline
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
8%
OPT
With 33-Down, decline to participate
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
8%
OPT
With 33-Down, decline to participate
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
8%
JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
8%
JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
8%
WANING
On the decline
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
8%
WANING
On the decline
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
8%
TAILSPIN
Severe decline
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2025
8%
TAILSPIN
Severe decline
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
8%
DOWNTURN
Market decline
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
8%
DOWNTURN
Market decline
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
8%
RUSTBELT
American region characterized by industrial decline
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2024
8%
RUSTBELT
American region characterized by industrial decline
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
8%
DOTAGE
Mental decline
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2024
8%
DOTAGE
Mental decline
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2024
8%
SOUTH
Go ___ (decline)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2023
8%
SOUTH
Go ___ (decline)
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2023
8%
EBB
Point of decline
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2021
8%
EBB
Point of decline
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2021
8%
MELTDOWN
Rapid decline
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 18, 2020
8%
MELTDOWN
Rapid decline
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 18, 2020
8%
TANKS
Suffers a sudden decline
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2019
8%
TANKS
Suffers a sudden decline
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2019
8%
LOWEBB
Serious state of decline
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2018
8%
LOWEBB
Serious state of decline
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2018
1%
TED
Org. whose letters' first occurrences become progressively farther apart in 17-, 27-, 42- and 57-Across
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2024
1%
TED
Org. whose letters' first occurrences become progressively farther apart in 17-, 27-, 42- and 57-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
1%
OFFS
Drop- — (declines)
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 28, 2023
1%
OFFS
Drop- — (declines)
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 28, 2023
1%
RSVPS
Politely declines, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2022
1%
RSVPS
Politely declines, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2022
1%
SLOWDOWNS
Economic declines
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 24, 2021
1%
SLOWDOWNS
Economic declines
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 24, 2021
1%
ACTUP
Org. fighting to end AIDS ... and a hint to what's hidden in reverse, and progressively higher, in 34-, 21-, 9- and 11-Down
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2021
1%
ACTUP
Org. fighting to end AIDS ... and a hint to what's hidden in reverse, and progressively higher, in 34-, 21-, 9- and 11-Down
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2021
1%
OPTED
__ out: declined
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2020
1%
OPTED
__ out: declined
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2020
1%
SARTRE
1964 Nobel Prize decliner
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2019
1%
SARTRE
1964 Nobel Prize decliner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2019
1%
DOWNTURNS
Economic declines
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 4, 2018
1%
DOWNTURNS
Economic declines
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 4, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Progressive decline" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 22 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ATROPHY (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Progressive decline"?
The best answer for "Progressive decline" is ATROPHY with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Progressive decline" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 16, 2021.