Cryptic crossword clue
DIY mum, one surprisingly in element appearing nude regularly at 60

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word NEODYMIUM

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The straight part
We know that "element/element" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case element/element = neodymium.
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What does NEODYMIUM mean?

NEODYMIUM noun
  1. A chemical element (symbol Nd) with an atomic number of 60: a hard, slightly malleable silvery metal that quickly tarnishes in air and moisture.
  2. A single atom of this element.

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