Cryptic crossword clue
Put off one speech in decline 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word DETERIORATION

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The straight part
We know that "decline" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decline = deterioration.
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 DETERIORATION mean?

DETERIORATION noun
  1. The process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.

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