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The depth of depression (5)

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nadir

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(Other definitions for nadir that I've seen before include "Rock bottom" , "Given lowest place" , "Lowest point, or time of deepest depression." , "Drain into the lowest point (5)" , "most unsuccessful point" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Guardian.
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