Answer: leeches

AnswerCrossword Clue
LEECHESSuckers
LEECHESParasites
LEECHESSponges
LEECHESHangers-on
LEECHESBloodsuckers
LEECHESBloodletter's supply
LEECHESFreeloaders
LEECHESSpongers
LEECHESBloodsucking worms
LEECHESPhysicians, old style.
LEECHESOld doctor's supply
LEECHESClingy cures of yore
LEECHESParasitic group
leechesbloodsucking worm