Insect that shorted out an early computer, spawning the term "computer bug" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
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% MOUSE Computer clicker (5) LA Times Daily Oct 23, 2025
6% CRASH Computer failure (5) The Times Concise Oct 20, 2025
6% DELAY Computer lag (5) Universal Oct 18, 2025
6% ICON Computer symbol (4) The Times Concise Oct 17, 2025
6% IMAC Apple computer (4) Commuter Oct 17, 2025
6% MAC Apple computer (3) Universal Oct 15, 2025
6% HAL "2001" computer (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 14, 2025
6% CPU Computer's "brain," for short (3) New York Times Mini Oct 10, 2025

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