Crossword Genius

Naughty child with a little dimple (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

imp

'naughty child' is the definition.
(informal term for a misbehaving child)

'with a little dimple' is the wordplay.
'with' indicates a hidden word.
'IMP' is hidden within 'little dimple'.

(Other definitions for imp that I've seen before include "Goblin" , "Pixie" , "A little devil of mischief" , "Sprite; add feathers to" , "A mischievous little devil" .)

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