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Held up like the laundry? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hampered

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'held up' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to change as well as being past participle verbs.
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(Other definitions for hampered that I've seen before include "Prevented free movement, restricted" , "Hindered, cramped" , "Blocked" , "Obstructed; handicapped" , "Frustrated" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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