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Severe, cruel (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

harsh

I believe this is a double definition.

'severe' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'cruel' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for harsh that I've seen before include "Unkind or cruel" , "Severe and disagreeable" , "Severe - unkind" , "Guttural" , "Unpleasantly rough" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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