What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hideous thing in story, most crude (11)" mean?

The definition is "Hideous thing". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IN + STORY, + MOST = MONSTROSITY; definition: "Hideous thing" The answer is Monstrosity.

Hideous thing in story, most crude (11)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3022 | 1 Across | 2019-09-22 flower

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