barrier, impediment
| HINDRANCE |
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| REEF | barrier or coral |
| DELAY | impediment, stay |
| FENCE | barrier, stockade |
| HEDGE | barrier |
| BARRIER | impediment |
| OBSTACLE | barrier |
| LINGERING | delay, impediment |
| SEVERANCE | interruption, impediment |
| DIFFICULTY | obstacle, barrier |
| IMPEDIMENT | barrier |
| OBTURATION | obstruction, impediment |
| OBSTACLE | barrier, hindrance |
| OBSTACLE | barrier, interruption |