Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BARER

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What does BARER mean?

BARER adjective
  1. Minimal; that is or are just sufficient.
  2. Naked, uncovered.
  3. Having no supplies.
  4. Having no decoration.
  5. Having had what usually covers (something) removed.
  6. (Toronto) A lot or lots of.
  7. With head uncovered; bareheaded.
  8. Without anything to cover up or conceal one's thoughts or actions; open to view; exposed.
  9. Mere; without embellishment.
  10. Threadbare, very worn.
  11. Not insured.
BARER noun
  1. One who bares or exposes something.

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