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Small Parasitic Insect Crossword Clue

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

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We think the answer is "FLEA" which means:

    noun
  • • Any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
  • verb
  • • To remove fleas from (an animal).
  • • To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).
  • • To frighten; scare; terrify.
  • • To be fear-stricken.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The flea jumped from my dog to the couch."
  • • "I found a flea on my cat and immediately treated her with flea medication."

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The Guardian Quick28 Dec 2005 Down 21
The Guardian Quick25 Jan 2005 Down 19
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