Classic Riddles · Billy-B
Riddle #4
From Billy-B's legendary 1001 Puzzle Collection — preserved on Puzz.com since 1998.
Puzzle #4
Although I'm not an insect, some people found me very difficult to exterminate. They called me something like 'insane priest.' The first half of my name means the same as 'scrape,' & my last three letters are a metal. Who am I? Note: Please provide this person's last name only.
Reveal Answer
Rasputin
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