Crossword Genius

Stole cab involved in a sort of race (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

obstacle

'a sort of race' is the definition.

'stole cab involved' is the wordplay.
'involved' is an anagram indicator (involved can mean confusing or complex).
'stole'+'cab'='stolecab'
'stolecab' anagrammed gives 'OBSTACLE'.

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for obstacle that I've seen before include "It hinders or prevents advance" , "Block to progress" , "Stab Cleo (anag) - which hinders progress" , "Barrier or impediment" , "race" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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