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Exposed without a spinner (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

topless

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This clue could be a double definition.

'exposed' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'without a spinner' is the second definition.
('spinner' can be 'top' (a spinning top) so maybe 'without a spinner' can be ''topless')

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(Other definitions for topless that I've seen before include "Half naked" , "With chest totally exposed" , "Bare-breasted" , "Leaving the breasts uncovered" , "Wearing no clothing above the waist" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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