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noun • (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous | ||||||||
| 28% | 13 | A pattern in which the solution to a problem creates another problem, leading back to the original problem | ||||||
noun • one trouble leads to another that aggravates the first • an argument that assumes that which is to be proved | ||||||||
| 27% | 8 | Men and girls make up the cause of mechanical problems | ||||||
noun • (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous | ||||||||
Cause Of Unexpected Mechanical Problem Crossword Clue
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GREMLIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GREMLIN
Updated: October 13, 2023
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