The Clue
" . . . between a ___ and a help": Wordsworth (9 letter answer)
The Answer
HINDRANCE
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Notes
The answer HINDRANCE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
HINDRANCE as a noun:
1. (hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap) = something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
2. (hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference) = any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
3. (hindrance, hinderance, interference) = the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding