Cryptic crossword clue
Sad after race, gradually deteriorate 3,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 4 letter word RUN DOWN

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The straight part
We know that "gradually deteriorate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gradually deteriorate = run down.
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 RUN DOWN mean?

RUN DOWN adjective
  1. (of a person) Tired and exhausted.
  2. (of a place) Decrepit.
  3. (of a clockwork mechanism) Having the spring unwound.

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