| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| bloodbath | period of disastrous loss or reversal |
| blackest | (of a period of time or situation) Characterized by tragic or disastrous events; causing despair or pessimism |
| break | to finish a business transaction, period of gambling, series of games, etc., with no loss or gain |
| results | The outcome of a business's trading over a given period, expressed as a statement of profit or loss |
