Answer: leeches

AnswerCrossword Clue
LEECHES

Suckers

LEECHES

Parasites

LEECHES

Sponges

LEECHES
Hangers-on
LEECHES
Bloodsuckers
LEECHESBloodletter's supply
LEECHESFreeloaders
LEECHESSpongers
LEECHESBloodsucking worms
LEECHESPhysicians, old style.
LEECHESOld doctor's supply
LEECHESClingy cures of yore
LEECHESParasitic group