What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rough sounding path (6)" mean?

The definition is "Rough". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). COARSE (sounds like "path") [homophone: "sounding"]; definition: "Rough" The answer is COARSE.

Rough sounding path (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29017 | 22 Down | 2023-03-14 flower

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