Takes a dive is a phrase that is used to describe a sudden and dramatic decrease in value or status. In this crossword, the solutions PLUMMETS (8 letters), LOSES (5 letters), and SCUBAS (6 letters) all refer to this phrase. PLUMMETS suggests a rapid and steep decline, while LOSES implies a gradual decrease. SCUBAS is a reference to scuba diving, which is an activity that involves a person taking a dive into the water.