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The Clue
Parasite (5 letter answer)
The Answer
TOADY
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Notes
The answer TOADY is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Definition
TOADY as a noun:
1. (sycophant, toady, crawler, lackey) = a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
TOADY as a verb:
1. (fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, kotow, suck up) = try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"