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Some claim pedestrians block progress (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

impede

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'block progress' is the definition.
'impede' can be an answer for 'block' (synonyms). I am not sure about the 'progress' bit.

'some claim pedestrians' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'IMPEDE' can be found hidden inside 'claim pedestrians'.

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(Other definitions for impede that I've seen before include "Put obstacle in the way, hinder" , "Obstruct or thwart" , "Hinder, be obstructive" , "Block progress of (something)" , "Hinder, form an obstacle to" .)

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