Dirty and sordid (7)

I believe the answer is:

squalid

(Other definitions for squalid that I've seen before include "Poverty-stricken - filthy" , "Slum-like" , "Seamy, sleazy" , "Foul" , "Extremely dirty" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Guardian.

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