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The Clue

Causes of some scratches (5 letter answer)

The Answer

FLEAS

Tags

back biter boxer canine cat cause coat collar dog doghouse fido flea hanger infestation insect jumper member pet problem put reason repel scourge siphonaptera some them tiny tormentor victim woe

Notes

The answer FLEAS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.

Related Clues

Insects
Back biters
Boxer's bane
Canine scourges
Canine woe
Coat hangers-on
Collar victims
Dog bane
Doghouse infestation
Dog's bane
Fido's tormentors
Problem for cats
Siphonaptera members
Tiny jumpers
Tiny pests
Reason to put on a collar
A pet collar repels them

Definition

FLEA as a noun:

1. any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
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