Cryptic crossword clue
This obstacle will certainly be in the way! 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ROADBLOCK

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "This obstacle will certainly be in the way!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case this obstacle will certainly be in the way! = roadblock.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ROADBLOCK mean?

ROADBLOCK noun
  1. Something that blocks or obstructs a road.
  2. An obstacle or impediment.
ROADBLOCK verb
  1. To prevent, hinder.

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