Cryptic crossword clue
Lousy, abrasive brass tacks 5-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word NITTY

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The straight part
We know that "brass tacks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case brass tacks = nitty.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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