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Scratchy — harsh (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abrasive

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'scratchy' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'harsh' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for abrasive that I've seen before include "Rough polisher" , "Rough and scratchy" , "Arabs vie to be harsh or provocative" , "harsh, rough in manner" , "Harsh, causing angry feelings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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