Cryptic crossword clue
On the verge of binding the enemy over — it’s taken long enough! 5,4,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 plus 3 letter word ABOUT TIME TOO

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The straight part
We know that "i/t’s taken long enough" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case i/t’s taken long enough = about time too.
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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