Cryptic crossword clue
Naked Chef — is he? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Naked" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case naked = 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
  1. To remove one's clothing.
  2. To remove one’s clothing.
  3. To remove the clothing of (someone).
  4. To strip of something.
  5. To take the dressing, or covering, from.
UNDRESSED adjective
  1. Having partially or completely removed one's clothes.
  2. (of a wall, etc.) Whose surface has not been dressed (prepared).
  3. (of salad, etc.) Without dressing.

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