An ecdysiast is a person who performs a type of striptease, usually involving the removal of clothing. The term is derived from the Greek word 'ekdusis' meaning 'to molt or shed'. The crossword solutions for this term are BARER (5 letters), STRIPPER (8 letters), PEELER (6 letters), and TEASER (6 letters). A barer is someone who removes clothing, a STRIPPER is someone who performs a striptease, a PEELER is someone who removes clothing in a slow and sensual manner, and a TEASER is someone who tantalizes the audience with a suggestive performance.