Cryptic crossword clue
One going downhill describing fluctuating rate that’s less consistent

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

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What does STREAKIER mean?

STREAKIER adjective
  1. Having streaks.
  2. Used to describe a shot where the ball deflects off the edge of the bat, but is not caught by the slips or wicket-keeper and instead results in runs for the batsman.
  3. (chiefly of a person, usually North America) Having alternating periods of good and bad performances; inconsistent.
  4. Not well-executed, due to luck more than skill.

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