What does the cryptic crossword clue "Uncovered stand by the sound of it (4)" mean?

The definition is "Uncovered". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (first_letter="by") + ARE (synonym="stand") = BARE; definition: "Uncovered" The answer is BARE.

Uncovered stand by the sound of it (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17037 | 24 Across | 2023-02-20 flower

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