Cryptic crossword clue
Lock up in box, care taken moving around inside 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lock up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lock up = incarcerate.
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 INCARCERATE mean?

INCARCERATE verb
  1. To lock away; to imprison, especially for breaking the law.
  2. To confine; to shut up or enclose; to hem in.

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