Crossword Genius

Partially disrobed, I entertain being submissive (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

obedient

'submissive' is the definition.
(obedient can mean submissive to authority)

'partially disrobed i entertain' is the wordplay.
'partially' indicates a hidden word.
'OBEDIENT' is hidden in the letters of 'disrobed i entertain'.

'being' is the link.

(Other definitions for obedient that I've seen before include "Ready to comply" , "Submissive, biddable" , "Doing what one is told, compliant" , "Complying with commands" , "Docile" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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