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Sample fewer, being vulgar (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tasteless

'vulgar' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'sample fewer' is the wordplay.
'sample' becomes 'taste' (synonyms).
'fewer' becomes 'less' (associated in meaning).
'taste'+'less'='TASTELESS'

'being' is the link.

(Other definitions for tasteless that I've seen before include "improper" , "Lacking flavour or ability to appreciate the beautiful" , "Unseemly" , "Insipid - vulgar" , "Lacking flavour or aesthetic appreciation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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