Possible Clues:

• In recession, US city rents increase continually
• Paris in tatters: end of mortal coil
• Space-saving staircase type
• Winding curve
• A tightly-thrown football
• Winding Bible 2s up during round of drinks?
• Cuts back almost everything getting wind
• Like screw threads
• Spring shape
• Tears over article anticipating pound's decrease in value