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Could it hamper making a better rhyme? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

fetter

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This clue could be a double definition.

'could' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'it hamper making a better rhyme?' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for fetter that I've seen before include "Chain or shackle for the ankles" , "Restrain" , "Cuff for the ankle" , "Shackle for ankles or feet" , "Chain or shackle for the ankle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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