Cryptic crossword clue
Fencing’s poor following river south 8

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

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What does RAILINGS mean?

RAILINGS noun
  1. A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.
RAILINGS noun
  1. Railing (a horizontal rail with vertical supports)

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