Cryptic crossword clue
Naughty sort — nude or just having nothing on top? 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "having nothing on top" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having nothing on top = tonsured.
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 TONSURED mean?

TONSURED verb
  1. To shave the crown of the head as a sign of humility and religious vocation.

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