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2 | 35% | 5 | [Give me the worm! Give me the worm!] | |
3 | 34% | 5 | A British slang term for a parasite or sponger | |
Worm Sponger Crossword Clue
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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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