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Some workers, due for rises, creating conflicts (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

feuds

'conflicts' is the definition.
(feud is a kind of conflict)

'some workers due for rises' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'rises' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'sduef' can be found hidden inside 'workers due for'.
'sduef' written backwards gives 'FEUDS'.

'creating' is the link.

(Other definitions for feuds that I've seen before include "Bitter quarrels between two parties" , "Continuing conflicts" , "Prolonged hostilities" , "Family wars" , "Vendettas" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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