The Clue
Some trade barriers (9 letter answer)
The Answer
BLOCKADES
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Notes
The answer BLOCKADES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
BLOCKADE as a noun:
1. (blockade, encirclement) = a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
2. prevents access or progress
BLOCKADE as a verb:
1. (obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass) = hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
2. (barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar) = render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
3. (blockade, block off) = obstruct access to
4. (blockade, seal off) = impose a blockade on