They croak as soon as they grow up Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

CROAK (noun)
1. a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
CROAK (verb)
1. pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
2. utter a hoarse sound, like a raven
SOON (adverb)
1. in the near future

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