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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 28% | 13 | A pattern in which the solution to a problem creates another problem, leading back to the original problem | |
3 | 27% | 8 | Men and girls make up the cause of mechanical problems | |
Cause Of Unexpected Mechanical Problem Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GREMLIN" which means:
- noun
- • (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
An example sentence would be:
- • "My computer crashed again; i think there's a gremlin in the system."
- • "We had to cancel the flight due to a gremlin on the wing."
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The Guardian Quick07 Nov 2009 | Down 5 | |
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