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Cause for a run, maybe (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

snag

(Other definitions for snag that I've seen before include "Stumbling block" , "Hidden obstacle or drawback" , "Unexpected drawback" , "Unexpected difficulty" , "Disadvantage - small hole in fabric" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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