Flagging is a term that is used to describe a process of decline or deterioration. The crossword solutions for the term flagging include falling (7 letters), DECLINING (9 letters), LESSENING (9 letters), FADING (6 letters), WANING (6 letters), WEAKENING (9 letters), DETERIORATING (13 letters), ABATING (7 letters), and PAVEMENT (8 letters). These words all describe a process of decline, with falling, DECLINING, LESSENING, FADING, WANING, and WEAKENING all referring to a gradual decrease in intensity, while DETERIORATING and ABATING refer to a more rapid decline. PAVEMENT is included as it is often used to describe a surface that is in a state of disrepair.