In an advanced state of decomposition (6)

I believe the answer is:

putrid

(Other definitions for putrid that I've seen before include "Decomposed, rotting" , "Decaying, rotting" , "High" , "Really rotten and foul-smelling" , "corrupt" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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