Cryptic crossword clue
Flower border carrying disease beyond back of house 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word EFFLUENCE

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What does EFFLUENCE mean?

EFFLUENCE noun
  1. The process of flowing out.
  2. Something that flows out; the issue.

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