Cross with some flipping evil guys (4)
I believe the answer is:
ugli
'cross' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'some flipping evil guys' is the wordplay.
'flipping' says the letters should be written backwards.
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'ilgu' is hidden in the letters of 'evil guys'.
'ilgu' written backwards gives 'UGLI'.
'with' is the link.
(Other definitions for ugli that I've seen before include "Trademarked hybrid citrus fruit" , "Plain-sounding fruit" , "Tropical fruit" , "Unappealing-sounding fruit?" , "Trademark name for a hybrid citrus fruit" .)