Cryptic crossword clue
Tied up? No limits to torment when imprisoned by King Edward 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 plus 1 letter word KNOTTED} –

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The straight part
We know that "Tied up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tied up = knotted} –.
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.
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What does KNOTTED} – mean?

KNOTTED} – verb
  1. To form into a knot; to tie with a knot or knots.
  2. To form wrinkles in the forehead, as a sign of concentration, concern, surprise, etc.
  3. To unite closely; to knit together.
  4. To entangle or perplex; to puzzle.
  5. To form knots.
  6. To knit knots for a fringe.
KNOTTED} – adjective
  1. Full of knots; knotty.
  2. Tied in knots.
  3. Tangled, tangly, knotty, entangled, matted, snarled, unkempt, or uncombed.

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