Cryptic crossword clue
Spooner’s locks implanted, nothing on top 4-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word BARE-HEADED

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The straight part
We know that "nothing on top" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nothing on top = bare-headed.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BARE-HEADED mean?

BARE-HEADED adjective
  1. Having no covering on the head.
BARE-HEADED adverb
  1. With no covering on the head.

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