Cryptic crossword clue
Bound work with scarlet cover 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ROPED

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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 = roped.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ROPED mean?

ROPED verb
  1. To tie (something) with rope.
  2. To throw a rope (or something similar, e.g. a lasso, cable, wire, etc.) around (something).
  3. To be formed into rope; to draw out or extend into a filament or thread.
  4. To commit suicide.

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