The Clue
It's a reel problem (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SNAG
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Notes
The answer SNAG is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
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Impediment
Obstacle
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Hidden obstacle
Hitch in plans
Hose blemish
Hose problem
Hosiery problem
Impediment to progress
Jagged protuberance
Monkey wrench
Planner's woe
Pulled thread
Run producer
Small setback
Stump of a tooth
Stump of a tree
Sudden impediment
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Tear, in a way
Unexpected impediment
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Definition
SNAG as a noun:
1. a sharp protuberance
2. a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest; "a snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds"
3. (rip, rent, snag, split, tear) = an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings"
4. (hang-up, hitch, rub, snag) = an unforeseen obstacle
SNAG as a verb:
1. catch on a snag; "I snagged my stocking"
2. get by acting quickly and smartly; "snag a bargain"
3. hew jaggedly