Cryptic crossword clue
Cut ankle finally bound

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LOPE

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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 = lope.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LOPE mean?

LOPE noun
  1. An easy pace with long strides.
LOPE verb
  1. To travel an easy pace with long strides.
  2. To jump, leap.

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