Not protected by defenders (4)

I believe the answer is:

open

(Other definitions for open that I've seen before include "Liberal" , "Widely known" , "Frank and unconcealed" , "Candid and undisguised" , "Unrestricted; ready for business" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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