Cryptic crossword clue
Pugnacious in ring, one chap grabs rope, gutted 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Pugnacious" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pugnacious = belligerent.
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 BELLIGERENT mean?

BELLIGERENT noun
  1. A state or other armed participant in warfare
BELLIGERENT adjective
  1. Engaged in warfare, warring.
  2. Eager to go to war, warlike.
  3. Of or pertaining to war.
  4. (by extension) Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.
  5. Acting violently towards others.
  6. Uncooperative.

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