What dilapidated buildings and rampant graffiti may be a sign of

URBAN DECAY

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Dilapidated buildings and rampant graffiti often point to "urban decay," a term for the decline of city areas due to neglect or economic struggles. The clue describes visible signs like crumbling structures and vandalism, which directly tie to the answer. No wordplay here—it’s a straightforward definition where the symptoms (graffiti, decay) name the problem.