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What could produce minor hitch? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

drawback

'hitch?' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for drawback that I've seen before include "Hindrance - disadvantage" , "Hindrance - retreat" , "Fly in the ointment" , "Disadvantage, problem" , "Obstacle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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