Cryptic crossword clue
See pawn and a bishop boxed in with nowhere to move 5-1-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word CHOCK-A-BLOCK

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The straight part
We know that "with nowhere to move" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with nowhere to move = chock-a-block.
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 CHOCK-A-BLOCK mean?

CHOCK-A-BLOCK adjective
  1. (of a ship's hoisting tackle) Having the blocks drawn close together so no further movement is possible, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost.
  2. (by extension) Jammed tightly together; very crowded; completely filled or stuffed.
CHOCK-A-BLOCK adverb
  1. In a crowded manner; as completely or closely as possible.

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