The Clue
In one's natural state (5 letter answer)
The Answer
NAKED
Tags
Notes
The answer NAKED is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bare
In the buff
"The ___ and the Dead"
Defenseless
Exposed
In the flesh?
Nude
In the raw
Stripped
Unprotected
"The ___ and the Dead": Mailer
Fast's "The ___ God"
Like a newborn
Sans clothing
Stark follower
Truth modifier
Without a stitch
Without a stitch on
In an embarrassing position, maybe
Having nothing obscured
Like Goya's "Maja"
"The ___ Spur," 1953 film
Definition
NAKED as an adjective:
1. (bare, au naturel, naked, nude) = completely unclothed; "bare bodies"; "naked from the waist up"; "a nude model"
2. (naked, defenseless) = having no protecting or concealing cover; "naked to mine enemies"- Shakespeare
3. (of the eye or ear e.g.) without the aid of an optical or acoustical device or instrument; "visible to the naked eye"
4. (naked, raw) = devoid of elaboration or diminution or concealment; bare and pure; "naked ambition"; "raw fury"; "you may kill someone someday with your raw power"
5. lacking any cover; "naked branches of the trees"; "lie on the naked rock"