The term 'in the raw' is a phrase that is used to describe something that is in its natural state, without any additional processing or alteration. The crossword solutions for this term are BARE (4 letters), NUDE (4 letters), NAKED (5 letters), and BARENAKED (9 letters). All of these words refer to something that is not covered or concealed, and can be used to describe a person or object in its natural state.