The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word UNDRESSED
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More clues leading to the result UNDRESSED
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The straight part
We know that "Like rocket lacking oil/not in gear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like rocket lacking oil/not in gear = undressed.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNDRESSED mean?
UNDRESSED verb- To remove one's clothing.
- To remove one’s clothing.
- To remove the clothing of (someone).
- To strip of something.
- To take the dressing, or covering, from.
- Having partially or completely removed one's clothes.
- (of a wall, etc.) Whose surface has not been dressed (prepared).
- (of salad, etc.) Without dressing.