Insect that shorted out an early computer, spawning the term "computer bug" Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, August 28, 2016 · 26-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 28, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 28, 2016 · 26-Across · 4 letters
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typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
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