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Mischievous Sprite Bugbear Crossword Clue

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noun

• (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

• an object of dread or apprehension

40%13Bugbear
noun

• the state of being defective

34%3Mischievous sprite
noun

• a device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen; the second charge detonates the cloud which creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below

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