Lacking in tact (5)

I believe the answer is:

crude

(Other definitions for crude that I've seen before include "Primitive; oil" , "Natural mineral oil" , "foul-mouthed?" , "Rough or undeveloped" , "Raw, immature" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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