Like Mother Hubbard's cupboard (4)
I believe the answer is:
bare
'like mother hubbard's cupboard' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for bare that I've seen before include "Carried" , "Unclothed or unadorned" , "Expose" , "Mere" , "Nude; uncover" .)