Cryptic crossword clue
Pledge that’s giving too much? 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Pledge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pledge = undertaking.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does UNDERTAKING mean?

UNDERTAKING verb
  1. To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
  2. To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.).
  3. To overtake on the wrong side.
  4. To pledge; to assert, assure; to dare say.
  5. To take by trickery; to trap, to seize upon.
  6. To assume, as a character; to take on.
  7. To engage with; to attack, take on in a fight.
  8. To have knowledge of; to hear.
  9. To have or take charge of.
UNDERTAKING noun
  1. The business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals
  2. A promise or pledge; a guarantee
  3. That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise
  4. The act of one who undertakes (in either sense)

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