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Architect detailed foundations of dedicated office block (6)

Ross

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impede

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'block' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for impede that I've seen before include "Delay; block progress of" , "Hinder or obstruct, say progress" , "Delay progress of (something)" , "Put obstacle in the way, hinder" , "Delay, be an obstacle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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