Cryptic crossword clue
Bound criminal in each dungeon, initially 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CHAINED

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The straight part
We know that "Bound" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bound = chained.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CHAINED mean?

CHAINED verb
  1. To fasten something with a chain.
  2. To link multiple items together.
  3. To secure someone with fetters.
  4. To obstruct the mouth of a river etc with a chain.
  5. To obligate.
  6. To relate data items with a chain of pointers.
  7. To be chained to another data item.
  8. To measure a distance using a 66-foot long chain, as in land surveying.
  9. (associated with Acorn Computers) To load and automatically run (a program).
CHAINED adjective
  1. Bound with chains.
  2. (of data items) Linked in a chain.

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