Self Interested Hanger On Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	31%	7		What gets someone interested or interested in you
3	29%	6		Self-interested one

About This Clues Answer

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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The Guardian Quick28 Oct 2000	Across 1
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