Crossword Genius

Rather crude bitter? A familiar complaint (6,4)

Ross

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6

6,4

'rather crude' is the definition.

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for common that I've seen before include "Met with frequently" , "Open land; not rare" , "Usual, of no particular distinction" , "Ill-bred, not refined in manner" , "Ordinary, not refined" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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