Uncovered and cried out loud reportedly (4)

I believe the answer is:

bald

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'uncovered' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for bald that I've seen before include "Unadorned" , "With no effort to conceal" , "Not covered with hair" , "Lacking hair on the head" , "Without hair" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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