Obstacle to overcome Crossword Clue

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Obstacle to overcome Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the act of jumping over an obstacle
2. a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races
(verb)
1. jump a hurdle

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

OBSTACLE (noun)
1. something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
2. an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
OVERCOME (verb)
1. get on top of; deal with successfully
2. overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

Hint 3: Anagram

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Down

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