Cryptic crossword clue
Caught her up, put on manacles 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word APPREHENDED

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The straight part
We know that "Caught" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case caught = apprehended.
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.
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What does APPREHENDED mean?

APPREHENDED verb
  1. To take or seize; to take hold of.
  2. To take hold of with the understanding, that is, to conceive in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand; to recognize; to consider.
  3. To anticipate; especially, to anticipate with anxiety, dread, or fear; to fear.
  4. To think, believe, or be of opinion; to understand; to suppose.
  5. To be apprehensive; to fear.
APPREHENDED adjective
  1. Taken; seized.
  2. Conceived; understood.
  3. Having come to accept an understanding of something.

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