The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LOWS
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More clues leading to the result LOWS
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The straight part
We know that "What cow does/periods of depression" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what cow does/periods of depression = lows.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LOWS mean?
LOWS noun- Something that is low; a low point.
- The minimum value attained by some quantity within a specified period.
- A depressed mood or situation.
- An area of low pressure; a depression.
- The lowest-speed gearing of a power-transmission system, especially of an automotive vehicle.
- The lowest trump, usually the deuce; the lowest trump dealt or drawn.
- (slang) (usually accompanied by "the") a cheap, cost-efficient, or advantageous payment or expense.
- To depress; to lower.
- To moo.
- A flame; fire; blaze.
- To burn; to blaze.
- Barrow, mound, tumulus.
- (Scottish dialectal) A hill.