Cryptic crossword clue
Nice with no filling, cold sandwiches start to exhibit decay 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "decay" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decay = necrotise.
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.
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What does NECROTISE mean?

NECROTISE verb
  1. To undergo, or to cause necrosis; to become or to make necrotic

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