Minor impediment (5)

I believe the answer is:

hitch

(Other definitions for hitch that I've seen before include "Thumb (a lift)" , "To travel without paying" , "Tether (rope); difficulty" , "Unexpected problem" , "Setback" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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