Cryptic crossword clue
Major artery in body part, with abstinence becomes rigid 11 17 15

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 plus 4 letter word HARD AND FAST

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What does HARD AND FAST mean?

HARD AND FAST adjective
  1. (of rules, etc) strictly maintained

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