Tending to cling Crossword Clue

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Tending to cling Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. poor enough to need help from others
2. demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree
(noun)
1. needy people collectively

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TENDING (noun)
1. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
TENDING (adjective)
1. (usually followed by `to’) naturally disposed toward
CLING (noun)
1. fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
CLING (verb)
1. hold on tightly or tenaciously
2. come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

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