Leaches (4)

I believe the answer is:

saps

(Other definitions for saps that I've seen before include "Depletes the the strength of fools" , "Pass around foolish people" , "Coshes" , "Vital juices" , "Enervates in spas" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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