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Possibly sang with difficulty (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

snag

'difficulty' is the definition.
(I know that snag is a type of obstacle)

'possibly sang' is the wordplay.
'possibly' indicates an anagram.
'sang' anagrammed gives 'SNAG'.

'with' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for snag that I've seen before include "Slight problem" , "Sang about obstacle" , "Catch - disadvantage" , "Minor hitch" , "Hidden obstacle or drawback" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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