Crossword answer
ANTICLIMAX
10 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Independent, December 3, 2025
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ANTICLIMAX
Clues that lead to ANTICLIMAX
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ANTICLIMAX is a 10-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Disappointing conclusion” in the The Independent crossword on December 3, 2025.
Other 10-letter answers
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ENANTIOMERAwkwardly mention ear — it's one of a pair, the mirror image of the other
EMANCIPATEEuropean chap worried about withdrawn photo's release
SOMEPEOPLE"Unbelievable!" ... or what 17-, 25-, 35- and 46-Across are made from, letter-wise?
BEAUTYMARKEnhancing "blemish" (3x)
CONTAGIOUSLike laughter, sometimes
SETTOMUSICNoted work?
ISLEOFDOGSReportedly, I adore residents of Battersea, part of London
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KOOKABURRAThis bird sits in the old gum tree (10)
WORDLESSLYRecklessly sells dowry without a sound (10)
ARCHIMEDESOld Greek building new semi, having notes
Every appearance of ANTICLIMAX (4)
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Dec 3, 2025
Disappointing conclusion · The Independent · 1 Down
Aug 21, 2024
Lack of fireworks in act sadly left one old lady cross · The Independent · 6 Down
May 31, 2024
Disappointing conclusion · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Apr 20, 2018
Disappointing conclusion · Evening Standard · 8 Down