Peeled (5)

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pared

'peeled' is the definition.
('pare' can be a synonym of 'peel')

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for pared that I've seen before include "Of a fruit, peeled" , "Cut bit by bit" , "Trimmed - peeled" , "Whittled as with pencil" , "Trimmed like pencil." .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune and the Evening Standard.

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