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Hanger On Crossword Clue
There are 8 exact and 84 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LEECH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LEECH
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LEECH" which means:
- noun
- • Carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
- • A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage verb
- • Draw blood
An example sentence would be:
- • "He found a leech attached to his leg after swimming in the lake."
- • "The hiker accidentally stepped on a leech while walking through the marsh."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times16 Apr 2020 | Down 63 | |
| The Guardian Quick19 Jan 2018 | Down 7 | |
| The Guardian Quick02 Jul 2015 | Down 3 | |
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