A gremlin is an error that makes a puzzle frustrating, difficult or impossible to complete.
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18
12, 2025
Christine’s BIG Crossword 404 – Gremlin
MEGA! Goliathon, page 36
The clue at 39dn should have been the plural form ‘Acorn plants (3,5)’.
Thanks to R Skinner for reporting this gremlin.
15
12, 2025
Colossus Crosswords 221 – Gremlin
Colossus 11, page 56
The clue at 188dn ‘Grab-bags (5,3) should have had the break-up (5-4) for the answer LUCKY DIPS.
Thanks to J Farrant for reporting this gremlin.
10
12, 2025
Acrostic Puzzles 61 – Gremlin
Acrostic 14 , page 19
The clue for R should have been plural not singular for the answer ODOMETERS.
Thanks to B Stenhouse from NSW for reporting this gremlin.













