Cryptic crossword clue
Reticent prisoner pushed to the limit 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Reticent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reticent = constrained.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CONSTRAINED mean?

CONSTRAINED verb
  1. To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
  2. To keep within close bounds; to confine.
  3. To reduce a result in response to limited resources.
CONSTRAINED adjective
  1. Kept within close bounds; confined.
  2. Forced; compelled.

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