What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leader of strike with nurse: it’s shocking (6)" mean?

The definition is "it's shocking". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. S (first letter of "strike") + CARER (synonym of "nurse:") [first letter: "Leader"]; definition: "it's shocking" The answer is SCARER.

Leader of strike with nurse: it’s shocking (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29014 | 18 Down | 2023-03-10 flower

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