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We think the answer is "IMPS" 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 imps snuck into the garden and stole all the strawberries."
- • "Legend has it that imps are invisible to adults but can be seen by children."
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