Scrounger Crossword Clue

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PARASITE

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Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. ask for and get free; be a parasite
(noun)
1. someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)

Hint 2: Clue Definition

SCROUNGER (noun)
1. someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

PARASITE
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