Cryptic crossword clue
With legs bent, run down and demand to be heard 5-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word KNOCK-KNEED

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The straight part
We know that "With legs bent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with legs bent = knock-kneed.
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 KNOCK-KNEED mean?

KNOCK-KNEED adjective
  1. (of the legs) having the knees abnormally close together, and the ankles spread apart
  2. (of a person or animal) suffering from genu valgum (or tibia valga)

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