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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"