Progress Slower is a term used to describe the process of achieving a goal or completing a task that is hindered by obstacles. The two crossword solutions for this term are SNAG (4 letters) and REDTAPE (7 letters). SNAG stands for 'Stumbling Block' and is used to describe an obstacle that hinders progress. REDTAPE is a metaphor for excessive bureaucracy and paperwork that can slow down the progress of a project. Both of these terms are used to describe the process of making progress slower than expected.