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A large basket will be a hindrance (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hamper

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This might be a double definition.

'a large basket' is the first definition.
'hamper' can be an answer for 'basket' (eg food hamper). I am not sure about the 'a large' bit.

'a hindrance' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'will be' is the link.

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(Other definitions for hamper that I've seen before include "Restrict, hinder" , "Obstruct with picnic basket" , "Impede with picnic basket?" , "Obstruct or delay with food basket" , "Hinder, impede" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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