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Leech Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PARASITE which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PARASITE

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197%8Exact Match!
296%11Exact Match!
390%8 Small biting insect

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We think the answer is "PARASITE" which means:

    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

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The tick is a type of parasite that feeds on the blood of its host."
  • • "The farmer used insecticides to control the parasite infestation in his crops."

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