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Answer: LEECH
LEECH is a New York Times Crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 29 times.
Meaning
A leech is a type of blood-sucking worm-like creature. In the given context of "one who takes, takes, takes," it refers to a person who constantly takes advantage of others or exploits their resources without giving anything in return.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Hanger-on. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.
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