A gremlin is an error that makes a puzzle frustrating, difficult or impossible to complete.
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7
01, 2026
Colossus Crosswords 222 – Gremlin
World Words, page 16
The clue ‘OBE recipient’ was incorrect for the answer KNIGHT.
Thanks to S Roberts from NZ for reporting this gremlin.
7
01, 2026
MEGA! Crosswords 157 – Gremlin
MEGA! 20, page 54
The clue at 1 down should have read ‘Persian Gulf nation’ for the answer KUWAIT.
Thanks to R Burns from NSW for reporting this gremlin.
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.













