The Clue
Healing formation (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SCAB
Tags
Notes
The answer SCAB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Striker at strikers
Striker's cry
Union foe
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Definition
SCAB as a noun:
1. (scab, strikebreaker, blackleg, rat) = someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
2. the crustlike surface of a healing skin lesion
SCAB as a verb:
1. form a scab; "the wounds will eventually scab"
2. (fink, scab, rat, blackleg) = take the place of work of someone on strike