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Rule Breaker Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is IMP which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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199%3Exact Match!
298%4NONOExact Match!
395%10Exact Match!

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We think the answer is "IMP" which means:

    noun
  • • (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
  • • One who is playfully mischievous
  • verb
  • • To plant or engraft.
  • • To graft, implant; to set or fix.
  • • To engraft (feathers) into a bird's wing.
  • • To eke out, strengthen, enlarge.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The mischievous imp hid my keys again."
  • • "The fairy tales say that imps are small, mischievous creatures."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times23 Jul 2000 Across 1
New York Times03 Nov 1999 Down 29 NONO
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