Unexpected wrinkle Crossword Clue

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Unexpected wrinkle 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

UNEXPECTED (adjective)
1. not expected or anticipated
WRINKLE (verb)
1. gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
2. become wrinkled or crumpled or creased
WRINKLE (noun)
1. a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
2. a clever method of doing something (especially something new and different)

Hint 3: Anagram

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