Cryptic crossword clue
Protest with a thug defending work closure 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WALKOUT

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The straight part
We know that "Protest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case protest = walkout.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WALKOUT mean?

WALKOUT noun
  1. A sudden stoppage of work.
  2. A similar mass action of people leaving a place as a form of protest.

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