The Clue
Object of a union's anger (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SCAB
Tags
Notes
The answer SCAB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
Related Clues
Eschar
Nonstriker
Strikebreaker
Anathema to Debs
British blackleg
Casting irregularity
One crossing a line
Healing formation
Nonunion worker
Plant disease
"Scotch fiddle"
Sign of healing
Strike-breaker
Striker's cry
Temporary protector
Union betrayer
Union foe
Union opponent
Unpopular worker
Wound protector
Defective spot on a plant
Object of union protest
Picket line crosser
Picket line troublemaker
Target of union hatred
Union deserter, maybe
Very unpopular worker
One crossing through the strike zone?
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