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Crass and cross, reportedly? (4)

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I believe the answer is:

rude

'crass' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'cross reportedly?' is the wordplay.
'cross' becomes 'rood' (term for a crucifix).
'reportedly?' shows a homophone (sound like) (I've seen 'reportedly' mean this).
'rood' is a homophone of 'RUDE'.

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for rude that I've seen before include "Impolite or vulgar" , "Uncivil" , "likely to offend" , "Uncouth" , "so curt here?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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