Answer: scruples

AnswerCrossword Clue
SCRUPLESJudith Krantz novel
SCRUPLESCompunctions
SCRUPLESMoral principles
SCRUPLESWhat con artists lack
SCRUPLESMoral compass
SCRUPLESMisgivings.
SCRUPLESKrantz best seller
scruplesA unit of weight equal to 20 grains, used by apothecaries
scruplesA feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action
scruplesA very small amount of something, esp. a quality
scruplesSCRUPLE, to hesitate because of ethical considerations