Cryptic crossword clue
Takes off some excess parts, nude, rising 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does UNSTRAPS mean?

UNSTRAPS verb
  1. To loosen or remove the straps from (something).

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