What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rough diamonds supporting hooligans' game, mostly (6)" mean?

The definition is "Rough". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUGGE (synonym="RUGGE") + D (synonym="diamonds") = RUGGED; definition: "Rough" The answer is RUGGED.

Rough diamonds supporting hooligans' game, mostly (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28217 | 22 Down | 2020-08-20 flower

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