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Spongers Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LEECHES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LEECHES

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390%7 People who ask for money on the streets

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We think the answer is "LEECHES" 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:

  • • "Fishermen sometimes use leeches as bait to attract certain types of fish."
  • • "Swimmers should be cautious when swimming in freshwater lakes where leeches may be present."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times27 Feb 1996 Down 39
New York Times23 Feb 1977 Down 34
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