Mischievous little devils (4)

I believe the answer is:

imps

(Other definitions for imps that I've seen before include "Little rascals" , "Demons" , "repairs (for a wing)" , "Naughty sprites" , "Mischievous fairies" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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