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Insect that shorted out an early computer, spawning the term "computer bug" Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Insect that shorted out an early computer, spawning the term 'computer bug' last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MOTH.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MOTH Insect that shorted out an early computer, spawning the term 'computer bug' | (4) | New York Times | Aug 28, 2016 |
| 7% | ADA Lovelace of early computing | (3) | ||
| 6% | DESKTOP Computer | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 29, 2025 |
| 6% | TECH Computer pro, for short | (4) | Newsday | Aug 6, 2025 |
| 6% | PCS Computer lab computers | (3) | ||
| 6% | APP Computer program, for short | (3) | Commuter | Jul 14, 2025 |
| 6% | BEETLES Bugs, insects | (7) | ||
| 6% | DOC Computer file, for short | (3) | USA Today | Jun 20, 2025 |
| 6% | IPS Computer addresses, for short | (3) | New York Times | Jun 8, 2025 |
| 6% | DEV Computer programmer, for short | (3) | USA Today | Jun 5, 2025 |
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