What is the answer to "___-bones (including nothing beyond the basics)"?

The most common answer is BARE. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

___-bones (including nothing beyond the basics) Crossword Clue Answer

Solving ___-bones (including nothing beyond the basics)? You're in luck—this appeared in New Yorker August 6, 2025. Check out our 4-letter solution.

___-bones (including nothing beyond the basics) Crossword Answer

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___-bones (including nothing beyond the basics) Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "___-bones (including nothing beyond the basics)" crossword clue?

The answer to the "___-bones (including nothing beyond the basics)" crossword clue is BARE. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "___-bones (including nothing beyond the basics)" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on August 6, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of BARE?

The word BARE means: completely unclothed. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "___-bones (including nothing beyond the basics)".