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Moment – parasitic arachnid (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tick

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'moment' is the first definition.
(both can mean a very short amount of time)

'parasitic arachnid' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for tick that I've seen before include "Blood-sucking mite or parasitic insect" , "which is irritating!" , "Instant - credit" , "Insect; noise of watch" , "Parasitic insect or clicking sound" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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