Bones (8)
'bones' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for skeleton that I've seen before include "Bone structure" , "tiny staff" , "Body-frame" , "Internal framework" , "Bodily frame" .)
(Other definitions for bare that I've seen before include "Not covered" , "Naked or empty" , "Uncovered - unfurnished - unadorned" , "Unadorned - naked" , "Stark - naked" .)