| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Acts the sponge | Thomas Joseph | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Is a moocher | Premier Sunday | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Obtains by begging | ||
| Sponges or begs (6) | ||
| Scrounges, sponges (6) | ||
| Mooches | LA Times Daily | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Mooches | ||
| Mooches | ||
| Is parasitic | ||
| Acts the freeloader | ||
| Bums | ||
| Begs | ||
| Bums | ||
| Begs | ||
| Mooches | ||
| Sponges | ||
| Mooches | ||
| Begs | ||
| Begs | ||
| Sponges | ||
| Freeloads. |