What drop-offs are (5)

I believe the answer is:

steep

(Other definitions for steep that I've seen before include "Sheer, precipitous" , "Almost perpendicular" , "Quickly rising" , "Unreasonably dear - soak" , "Marinate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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