Top of Sca Fell is bare (8)

I believe the answer is:

stripped

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'is bare' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for stripped that I've seen before include "behaved 'naughtily' in club?" , "Pets drip (anag)" , "Removed clothing, perhaps forpay" , "Deprived of cover" , "Removed paint - or clothes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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