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5 letters · New York Times · Friday, September 20, 2019 · 31-Down

Appeared in 22 New York Times Crosswords between July 1994 and September 2019.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 20, 2019 · 31-Down · 5 letters

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a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

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