Crossword Clue:

Put difficulties in the way of

AnswerCrossword Clue
FACEBOOKENDSHeadline that would shock the Internet community (or put another way, hint to the divided word in each of the answers to starred clues)
SOWNPut in the ground, in a way
ETCHPut on the surface, in a way
PUREEPut through the blender, in a way
USEPut to the test, in a way
TEARGASSEDPut down, in a way, as a group of rioters