Cryptic crossword clue
In disrepair, old-time banners unable to be shown 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word INDEMONSTRABLE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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The straight part
We know that "unable to be shown" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unable to be shown = indemonstrable.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does INDEMONSTRABLE mean?

INDEMONSTRABLE adjective
  1. Not able to be demonstrated or proved; unprovable

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