Nude, rudely push German away (4)

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bare

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'nude' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for bare that I've seen before include "Uncovered - unfurnished - unadorned" , "Unclothed or unadorned" , "Unadorned - naked" , "Naked or empty" , "Expose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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