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Well and suitably divested of clothing (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ably

'well' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'suitably divested of clothing' is the wordplay.
'of clothing' indicates a hidden word (I've seen 'clothing' mean this (the solution is covered or clothed by the clue)).
'ABLY' can be found hidden inside 'suitably divested'.

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for ably that I've seen before include "In a competent fashion" , "With great skill" , "In proficient manner" , "Competently" , "In capable manner" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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