Wrong Application Is Filed By Brood Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	6		Exact Match!
	noun • improper or excessive use verb • apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly • change the inherent purpose or function of something
	62%	10		Brood X, Brood XI, and Brood XIII are examples of these
	noun • seventeen-year locust
	42%	7		The largest known brood of these insects is Brood X
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