The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DOTAGE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Years of decline crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DOTAGE | 100 % | 6 |
Why may DOTAGE be the right solution?
DOTAGE refers to the period of old age when someone is in a state of decline physically or mentally. Therefore, "Years of decline" is a fitting clue for the answer DOTAGE.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Years of decline
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Crossword Answer definitions
DOTAGE noun- Decline in judgment and other cognitive functions, associated with aging; senility.
- Fondness or attentiveness, especially to an excessive degree.
- Foolish utterance(s); drivel.
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