Parasite Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 27, 2011 · 16-Across
Appeared in 9 New York Times Crosswords between June 1994 and August 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 27, 2011 · 16-Across · 5 letters
LEECH0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
noun
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
- Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between June 1994 and August 2014.SPONGER7 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 7, 1999.HANGERON8 lettersanswer page
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