Unexpected hindrance (4)

I believe the answer is:

snag

(Other definitions for snag that I've seen before include "Hidden obstacle or drawback" , "Unexpected drawback" , "A hidden or unexpected obstacle" , "Hitch, obstacle" , "hurdle?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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