The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word HOSTS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Parasites’ needs crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HOSTS | 100 % | 5 |
Why may HOSTS be the right solution?
The answer "HOSTS" is correct because parasites rely on other organisms, known as hosts, for their survival and reproduction.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Parasites’ needs
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Crossword Answer definitions
HOSTS noun- One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
- One that provides a facility for an event.
- A person or organization responsible for running an event.
- A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
- Any computer attached to a network.
- A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
- (evolution) An organism bearing certain genetic material.
- A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.
- To perform the role of a host.
- To lodge at an inn.
- To run software made available to a remote user or process.
- A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
- A large number of items; a large inventory.
- The consecrated bread or wafer of the Eucharist.
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