The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DIVEST
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result DIVEST
- Strip joint finally established by rich man
- Strip joint's close behind dodgy venues
- Strip club that's disreputable on street
- Rob is rich man with tons
- Take the plunge outside of Sunset Strip
- Strip clubs that are disreputable and ultimately corrupt
- Strip joints given time
- Strip joints opening tonight
- Take off garment I’d first put on upside down
- Strip clubs the west side of town
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The straight part
We know that "Take off/Take off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case take off/take off = divest.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DIVEST mean?
DIVEST verb- To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).
- To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.
- To undress.