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Rascal notes hamper (6)

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impede

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'hamper' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'rascal notes' is the wordplay.
'rascal' becomes 'imp' (synonyms).
'notes' becomes 'ede' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'imp'+'ede'='IMPEDE'

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(Other definitions for impede that I've seen before include "Delay; block progress of" , "Put obstacle in the way, hinder" , "Obstruct, hold up progress" , "Delay or obstruct" , "Stand in the way of progress" .)

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