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The Clue
Parasitic type (5 letter answer)
The Answer
LEECH
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Notes
The answer LEECH is uncommon, appearing about once every 550 puzzles.
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Definition
LEECH as a noun:
1. (leech, bloodsucker, hirudinean) = carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
2. (leech, parasite, sponge, sponger) = a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
LEECH as a verb:
1. (bleed, leech, phlebotomize, phlebotomise) = draw blood; "In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment"