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Insect that shorted out an early computer, spawning the term "computer bug" Crossword Clue
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40 Potential Answers:
| 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% | IPS Computer addresses, for short | (3) | New York Times | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 6% | MACS Apple computers, for short | (4) | Newsday | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 6% | CPU Computer's "brain," for short | (3) | New York Times Mini | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 6% | VDU Dated term for a computer monitor | (3) | The Times Specialist | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 5% | VIRUS Computer "infection" | (5) | Newsday | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 5% | USER Computer operator | (4) | Universal | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 5% | IMAC Apple computer | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 5% | TECHIE Computer whiz | (6) | New York Times | Jan 20, 2026 |
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