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3 | 28% | 10 | Demolition or ruination on a large scale | |
Ruination Of Parties A Hanger On Can Be Crossword Clue
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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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