Going downhill is a phrase that is often used to describe a situation that is deteriorating or getting WORSE. In this crossword, the solutions SKIING (6 letters), ASLOPE (6 letters), and WORSE (5 letters) all relate to this phrase. Skiing is an activity that involves going downhill, while ASLOPE is an adjective that means sloping downward and WORSE is an adverb that means in a more unfavorable manner. Together, these solutions provide a clear picture of a situation that is going downhill.