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Standard tirade is obviously offensive (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flagrant

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'obviously offensive' is the definition.
'flagrant' can be an answer for 'offensive' (similar in meaning). I am not sure about the 'obviously' bit.

'standard tirade' is the wordplay.
'standard' becomes 'flag' (I've seen this before).
'tirade' becomes 'rant' (both can mean an angry outburst).
'flag'+'rant'='FLAGRANT'

'is' is the link.

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(Other definitions for flagrant that I've seen before include "Conspicuous, blatant" , "Blatant, outrageous" , "Unashamed" , "Crying" , "Being shameless" .)

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