Cryptic crossword clue
Having started outside, a lion is somehow confined 17

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 17 letter word INSTITUTIONALISED

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The straight part
We know that "confined" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case confined = institutionalised.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INSTITUTIONALISED mean?

INSTITUTIONALISED verb
  1. To establish as a normal practice
  2. To commit a person to confinement in an institution

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