How do I solve 20 down in Express Cryptic 20260608?

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Accepted Answer

20 down reads "Your old listener started to be vulgar" (6 letters); the answer is EARTHY. It's a charade: the answer breaks into parts in clue order, each part clued by a word or short phrase. No indicators needed; watch for standard abbreviations (RA = artist, US = American, IN = at home) and short synonyms. The full step-by-step breakdown is on this page.

Your old listener started to be vulgar (6)

20D — Your old listener started to be vulgar (6) — EARTHY