The Clue
Unionist's bane (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SCAB
Tags
Notes
The answer SCAB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
Related Clues
Blackleg
Crust
Eschar
Fink
Nonstriker
Strikebreaker
Aftermath of a scrape
British blackleg
Cover for a wound
Healing cover
Healing sign
Line crosser?
Nonunion worker
Picketer's pariah
Plant disease
Sign of healing
Sore point?
Temporary protector
Union foe
Wound cover
Defective spot on a plant
Evidence of bodily harm
Object of union protest
Part of the healing process
Picket line crosser
Very unpopular worker
One who crosses the line?
One crossing through the strike zone?
One who's not out on called strikes
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