Cryptic crossword clue
Decay infesting French city on the rise in deteriorating weather 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STORMIER

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What does STORMIER mean?

STORMIER adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to storms.
  2. Characterized by, or proceeding from, a storm; subject to storms; agitated with strong winds and heavy rain.
  3. Proceeding from violent agitation or fury.
  4. Violent; passionate; rough.

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