The Clue
Follower of book or wood (5 letter answer)
The Answer
LOUSE
Tags
Notes
The answer LOUSE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Definition
LOUSE as a noun:
1. (louse, sucking louse) = wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
2. (worm, louse, insect, dirt ball) = a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
3. (plant louse, louse) = any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants
4. (bird louse, biting louse, louse) = wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds