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Abrupt in manner (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gruff

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">abrupt in manner</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for gruff that I've seen before include "Abrupt in manner - rough and low in pitch" , "Churlish" , "Harsh - brusque" , "Surly -- rough-spoken" , "Husky" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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