What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gold character left uncovered (2,7)" mean?

The definition is "uncovered". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AU (synonym of "Gold") + NATURE (synonym of "character") + L (synonym of "left"); definition: "uncovered" The answer is AU NATUREL.

Gold character left uncovered (2,7)

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