Blemishes in crass style (5)
I believe the answer is:
scars
'blemishes' is the definition.
(I know this)
'crass style' is the wordplay.
'style' indicates anagramming the letters (style can mean to shape or design).
'crass' anagrammed gives 'SCARS'.
'in' is the link.
(Another definition for scars that I've seen is " Marks left by wounds".)
I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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