Cryptic crossword clue
Free trade in wine is hindered 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RETARDED

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What does RETARDED mean?

RETARDED verb
  1. To keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progress
  2. To put off; to postpone.
  3. To be slow or dilatory to perform (something).
  4. To decelerate; to slow down.
  5. To stay back.
RETARDED adjective
  1. Delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded.
  2. Having mental retardation; mentally deficient or underdeveloped.
  3. Specifically, having an IQ below 70.
  4. Extremely stupid.
  5. Designating a parameter of an electromagnetic field which is adjusted to account for the finite speed of radiation.

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