Answer: witchhunt

AnswerCrossword Clue
WITCHHUNT"The Crucible" subject
WITCHHUNTHue-and-cry for political victims.
WITCHHUNTSearch for a scapegoat.
WITCHHUNTPolitical harassment.
WITCHHUNTOne-time Salem activity
WITCHHUNTMcCarthy's pursuit of Reds, e.g.
WITCHHUNTBiased investigation