Cryptic crossword clue
Unable to escape from The Sound of Music?

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ENTRAPPED

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The straight part
We know that "Unable to escape" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unable to escape = entrapped.
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 ENTRAPPED mean?

ENTRAPPED verb
  1. To catch in a trap or snare.
  2. To lure (someone), either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.

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