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Decrepit pad is property that might let one down (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

disappoint

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'might let one down' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'decrepit pad is property' is the wordplay.
'decrepit' is an anagram indicator.
'property' becomes 'point' (point is a kind of property).
'pad'+'is'='padis'
'padis' anagrammed gives 'disap'.
'disap'+'point'='DISAPPOINT'

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(Other definitions for disappoint that I've seen before include "Let down" , "Fail to satisfy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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