Cryptic crossword clue
Tying up promise ahead of time … 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BONDAGE

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The straight part
We know that "Tying up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tying up = bondage.
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 BONDAGE mean?

BONDAGE noun
  1. The state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery.
  2. (by extension) The state of lacking freedom; constraint.
  3. The practice of tying people up for sexual pleasure.
  4. Applied to clothing with many buckles, zips, etc., associated with punk and goth subcultures.

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