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NYT Daily • September 7, 2025

Strikebreaking sort

Answer:

SCAB

Hint:

This person might cross a picket line to keep a business running during labor disputes, often facing criticism from union members.

Explanation:

Strikebreaking sort" refers to someone who crosses a picket line to work during a labor strike, often undermining the strike’s effectiveness. The answer "SCAB" is a blunt, sometimes derogatory term for such a person, rooted in labor movement history. The clue plays on the idea of a "sort" (type of person) who breaks strikes, making the answer a direct but loaded label. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay—just a sharp, culturally charged term.

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