Wood muncher (7)

I believe the answer is:

termite

(Other definitions for termite that I've seen before include "Six-footer" , "Mound-dweller" , "Ant-like insect which destroys timber" , "Woodworm of warmer regions" , "It lives on wood" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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