Imaginary mischief-maker (7)

I believe the answer is:

gremlin

(Other definitions for gremlin that I've seen before include "Impish troublemaker" , "Bug (in engine)" , "One sabotages" , "aviation spirit?" , "Troublemaking goblin" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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