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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