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| 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | ||
adjective • relating to or caused by parasites • of or pertaining to epenthesis adjective satellite • of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another | ||||
| 33% | 7 | Scrounging sort | ||
noun • One who grubs. • A machine or tool of the nature of a grub axe, grub hook, etc. • An attacking short distance kick in behind the defence in which the ball is bounced along the ground, using the uneven bounce of the ball to make it difficult for the defence to retrieve. • A ball that bounces unusually low such that it is difficult for the batsman to hit properly. • A sweetshop. | ||||
| 33% | 4 | Did state charity previously lead to scrounging? | ||
adjective satellite • being the one previously mentioned or spoken of | ||||
Scrounging Soldier Put In Charge
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PARASITIC which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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Updated: September 1, 2025
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