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The Clue
The Sphinx and the Parthenon? (9 letter answer)
The Answer
PARASITES
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Notes
The answer PARASITES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Definition
PARASITE as a noun:
1. an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
2. (leech, parasite, sponge, sponger) = a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage