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% 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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