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adjective • relating to or caused by parasites • of or pertaining to epenthesis adjective satellite • of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another | ||||||||
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noun • a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person) | ||||||||
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noun • someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free) verb • ask for and get free; be a parasite | ||||||||
Sponging Crossword Clue
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PARASITIC which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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PARASITIC
Updated: October 10, 2023
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