‘Lowers in rank’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

Have you ever seen a soccer team move to the lower division due to a string of poor performances? Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue, “lowers in rank,” asks you to find an official formal word that you’d use to describe a team or a person who goes down in rank. 

If today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue is proving to be difficult, then you can use our hints and answers below to beat the puzzle easily.