Having had the fleece removed (5)

I believe the answer is:

shorn

(Other definitions for shorn that I've seen before include "Shaved" , "unlocked" , "(Of sheep) with wool cut" , "set upon by strippers?" , "De-fleeced" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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