The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word DOWNTRODDEN
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The straight part
We know that "Overwhelmed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case overwhelmed = downtrodden.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DOWNTRODDEN mean?
DOWNTRODDEN verb- Oppress, suppress, exploit, persecute, step down on; put down; denigrate, subjugate
- Oppressed, persecuted or subjugated.
- Trodden down.