The term 'in the flesh' is used to describe something that is tangible, REAL, and present. It can be broken down into six crossword solutions: nude (4 letters), naked (5 letters), INCARNATE (9 letters), LIVE (4 letters), REAL (4 letters), and BODILY (6 letters). Nude and naked refer to being without clothing, while INCARNATE means to take on a physical form. LIVE and REAL both suggest something that is present and not just imagined, and BODILY implies something that is physical and tangible. Together, these words create a phrase that describes something that is tangible and present in the physical world.