Answer: hopples

AnswerCrossword Clue
hopplesto fetter the legs of (a horse) in order to restrict movement
hopplesHOPPLE, to hobble (to limp (to walk lamely))
hopplesto progress unevenly or with difficulty
hopplesa castrated ferret
hopplesa limping gait
hopplesa difficult or embarrassing situation
hopplesa strap, rope, etc, used to hobble a horse
hopplesto hamper or restrict (the actions or scope of a person, organization, etc)
hopplesto walk with a lame awkward movement