CRUDE HOME is a term used to describe a dwelling that is very basic and rudimentary in nature. The crossword solutions for this term are SHACK (5 letters), HOVEL (5 letters), and HUT (3 letters). A SHACK is a small, often crudely built dwelling, typically made of wood or other simple materials. A HOVEL is a small, miserable, and dirty dwelling, usually made of mud, sticks, and straw. A HUT is a small, primitive dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood, leaves, and grass.