Baskets as handicaps (7)
I believe the answer is:
hampers
I believe this is a double definition.
'baskets' is the first definition.
(I know this)
'handicaps' is the second definition.
('hamper' can be a synonym of 'handicap')
'as' is the link.
(Other definitions for hampers that I've seen before include "Obstructs with food baskets" , "picnic containers" , "Large baskets; hinders" , "Delays with food baskets" , "Obstructs with picnic baskets" .)