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Without protective covering (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bare

'without protective covering' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for bare that I've seen before include "State of deciduous tree in winter" , "Stark - naked" , "Not covered" , "Uncovered - unfurnished - unadorned" , "Mere" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times and the Irish Times (Simplex).
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