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The Clue
Shipworm or boll weevil (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BORER
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Notes
The answer BORER is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
BORER as a noun:
1. (bore bit, borer, rock drill, stone drill) = a drill for penetrating rock
2. (woodborer, borer) = any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood