What does the cryptic crossword clue "Try to make money having lost your shirt? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Try to make money". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="IN") + VEST (synonym="VEST") = INVEST; definition: "Try to make money" The answer is INVEST.

Try to make money having lost your shirt? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29250 | 3 Down | 2023-12-11 flower

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