The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RISQUE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result RISQUE
- Monarch is quite losing it, appearing almost rude
- Naughty rebel captures queen
- Spicy soup, bit of rocket for its topping
- Male teacher upset over what in Spain is saucy
- Daring revolt stopped by queen
- Squire turns 27
- Hit squire near the knuckle
- Squire dressed in blue
- Teacher going over French that’s 24 down
- Queen captured in revolt? Danger past
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The straight part
We know that "almost rude" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case almost rude = risque.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RISQUE mean?
RISQUE adjective- Suggestive of sexual impropriety; bordering on the indelicate.
- A possible adverse event or outcome
- The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
- The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.
- (formal use in business, engineering, etc.) The potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event, determined by combining the likelihood of the event occurring with the effect should it occur.
- An entity insured by an insurer or the specific uncertain events that the insurer underwrites.