What does the cryptic crossword clue "Having no cover led Yank astray (7)" mean?

The definition is "Having no cover". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LEDYANK ("led Yank") [anagram: "astray"] = NAKEDLY; definition: "Having no cover" The answer is NAKEDLY.

Having no cover led Yank astray (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28944 | 21 Down | 2022-12-19 flower

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