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Nit Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LOUSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LOUSE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LOUSE" which means:
- noun
- • Wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
- • A person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
- • Any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants
- • Wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds verb
- • To remove lice from.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He found a louse crawling in his hair."
- • "The dog had a louse infestation."
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