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Hanger On Crossword Clue

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noun

• carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

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

verb

• draw blood

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noun

• an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host

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

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noun

• a person of unquestioning obedience

• a victim of ridicule or pranks

verb

• cruise in slow or routine flights

• act as the stooge

• act as a stooge, in a compliant or subordinate manner

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times20 Jun 2024 Across 31
New York Times16 Apr 2020 Down 63
The Guardian Quick19 Jan 2018 Down 7
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