There's mischief in the air when this little imp becomes active!
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 2 appearances · Last seen in the Evening Standard crossword on January 2, 2026
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GREMLIN
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The clue “There's mischief in the air when this little imp becomes active!” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on January 2, 2026, where the answer was GREMLIN.
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