Scottish author runs into obstacle Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BARRIER Scottish author runs into obstacle (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 28, 2016
3% NAE Scottish "no" (3) Commuter Oct 17, 2025
3% LAIRD Scottish landowner (5) The Telegraph Quick Oct 16, 2025
3% TAM Scottish cap (3) New York Times Oct 13, 2025
3% OBSTRUCTION Obstacle or blockage (11) (11) Mirror Classic Oct 10, 2025
3% KYLE Scottish strait (4) Puzzler Backwords Oct 9, 2025
3% HOLYROOD Scottish Parliament * (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 5, 2025
3% SKYE Scottish isle (4) The Telegraph Mini Oct 4, 2025
3% LAD Scottish chap (3)
3% BRAE Scottish riverbank (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 30, 2025

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