Economic downturn
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is RECESSION.
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Why it fits
RECESSION is the 9-letter answer to “Economic downturn” in the October 4, 2025 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so RECESSION both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.