Person who habitually scrounges (5)

I believe the answer is:

mooch

(Other definitions for mooch that I've seen before include "Hang around aimlessly" , "Wander aimlessly" , "Loiter in bored fashion" , "Skulk" , "Loiter without enthusiasm" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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