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The Clue

Strikebreakers (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SCABS

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Notes

The answer SCABS is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.

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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