Bad thing to hit Crossword Clue

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Bad thing to hit Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an unforeseen obstacle
2. an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
(verb)
1. catch on a snag
2. get by acting quickly and smartly

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

THING (noun)
1. a vaguely specified concern
2. an action
BAD (adverb)
1. with great intensity (`bad’ is a nonstandard variant for `badly’)
2. very much; strongly
BAD (noun)
1. that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
BAD (adjective)
1. very intense
2. not capable of being collected

Hint 3: Anagram

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