Cryptic crossword clue
Off colour and on the decline with no obvious solution 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Off colour" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case off colour = indecent.
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 INDECENT mean?

INDECENT adjective
  1. Offensive to good taste
  2. Not in keeping with conventional moral values; improper, immodest or unseemly

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