Cryptic crossword clue
Originally seen in black and white days, yet rude in funny way 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "rude in funny way" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rude in funny way = bawdy.
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 BAWDY mean?

BAWDY adjective
  1. Soiled, dirty.
  2. Obscene; filthy; unchaste.
  3. (of language) Sexual in nature and usually meant to be humorous but considered rude.

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