Cryptic crossword clue
Florid upper-class writer of verse, Solomon, undressed to go outside 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RUBICUND

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The straight part
We know that "Florid" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case florid = rubicund.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RUBICUND mean?

RUBICUND adjective
  1. Ruddy; possessing a red complexion.

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