What does the cryptic crossword clue "Decrepit odd couples going down a long way (4)" mean?

The definition is "long way". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DE (synonym="DE") + EP (synonym="EP") = DEEP; definition: "down a long way" The answer is DEEP.

Decrepit odd couples going down a long way (4)

Independent Cryptic #11957 | 18 Across | 2025-02-04 flower

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