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Insect that shorted out an early computer, spawning the term "computer bug" Crossword Clue
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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% | ENIAC Early computer | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | May 8, 2026 |
| 6% | LAPTOP Computer | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | May 5, 2026 |
| 6% | SIM Computer trial, for short | (3) | Newsday | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 5% | TAB Computer key | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | May 7, 2026 |
| 5% | TECHS Computer geeks | (5) | New York Times | May 5, 2026 |
| 5% | ESC Computer key | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Apr 29, 2026 |
| 5% | LOGINS Computer session starters | (6) | Universal | Apr 29, 2026 |
| 5% | MICE Computer control devices | (4) | The Times Concise | Apr 29, 2026 |
| 5% | ACER Computer brand | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Apr 28, 2026 |
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