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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, August 16, 2026 · 40-Down

Appeared in 19 New York Times Crosswords between October 1997 and August 2026.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 16, 2026 · 40-Down · 5 letters

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ask for and get free; be a parasite

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  • NEERDOWELL10 letters
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    Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between December 2006 and April 2009.
  • HEINIE6 letters
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    Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 2007 and August 2008.
  • ARSE4 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, September 29, 2023.
  • ARIDE5 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
  • NOGOODNIK9 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 28, 2014.
  • NOGOOD6 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, March 29, 2011.
  • GOODNIK7 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, November 14, 2007.
  • LOUSY5 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, April 15, 2001.
  • BORROW6 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, October 11, 1997.

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    New York Times · Sunday, March 25, 2012 · 5 letters

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    New York Times · Monday, December 20, 2010 · 5 letters

  • Borrow without intending to repay

    New York Times · Monday, December 19, 2005 · 5 letters

  • Sponge

    New York Times · Wednesday, June 6, 2001 · 5 letters

  • Pick up like a sponge?

    New York Times · Saturday, September 9, 2000 · 5 letters

  • Bum off of

    New York Times · Tuesday, August 15, 2000 · 5 letters

  • Beg

    New York Times · Tuesday, July 11, 1995 · 5 letters

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