Crossword Genius

Crude newspaper; Liberal, upper-class, very revolting (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

vulgar

'crude' is the definition.
(I know that crude can be written as vulgar)

'newspaper liberal upper-class very revolting' is the wordplay.
'newspaper' becomes 'rag' (informal term for a newspaper).
'liberal' becomes 'l' (abbreviation).
'upper-class' becomes 'u' (similar in meaning).
'very' becomes 'v' (abbreviation).
'revolting' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'rag'+'l'+'u'+'v'='ragluv'
'ragluv' written backwards gives 'VULGAR'.

(Other definitions for vulgar that I've seen before include "Coarse or ribald" , "Coarse, boorish" , "Indecent" , "Common, tasteless" , "Lacking in good taste" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.