Hindrances, impediments (9)

I believe the answer is:

obstacles

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'hindrances' is the first definition.
(I know this)

'impediments' is the second definition.
(I know this)

(Other definitions for obstacles that I've seen before include "Obstructions, impediments" , "These block" , "bars" , "barriers" , "hurdles" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.

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