Out in the sun, perhaps (5)

I believe the answer is:

dried

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'out' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for dried that I've seen before include "With moisture removed" , "Like clean dishes" , "Preserved, in a way" , "Desiccated" , "Parched" .)

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