Cryptic crossword clue
Humiliating return from a summit meeting? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word COMEDOWN

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Buddy explains!

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What does COMEDOWN mean?

COMEDOWN noun
  1. A sudden drop to a lower status, condition or level; a disappointment or letdown
  2. A calm, mellow period experienced after the initial high from taking drugs

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