Mischievous imp or sprite (7)

I believe the answer is:

gremlin

(Other definitions for gremlin that I've seen before include "Cause of mechanical failure?" , "Imp bedevilling plane" , "Pixie" , "Mischievous creature responsible for machine faults" , "Bug (in engine)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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