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Shelter Child From Hanger On Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 133 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LEECH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LEECH
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LEECH" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "He found a leech attached to his leg after swimming in the lake."
- • "The hiker accidentally stepped on a leech while walking through the marsh."
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| The Guardian Cryptic25 Jun 2015 | Down 23 | |
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