Cryptic crossword clue
Crude, corrupt rag is read once

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word COARSE-GRAINED

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The straight part
We know that "Crude" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crude = coarse-grained.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COARSE-GRAINED mean?

COARSE-GRAINED adjective
  1. Consisting of coarse particles.
  2. Having a coarse, irregular texture.
  3. Inelegant; gross.

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