The Clue
Knot (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SNAG
Tags
Notes
The answer SNAG is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
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Hangup
Hindrance
Hitch
Holdup
Impediment
Kink
Obstacle
Obstruction
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Fisherman's bane
Fly in the ointment
Hidden catch
Hidden hindrance
Hidden obstacle
Hosiery mishap
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River hazard
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Unexpected difficulty
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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