The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DEVIL , but the solution may also be RASCAL which is one of the most recent solution (2025 in LA Times).
Mischievous type crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DEVIL | 33 % | 5 |
| PIXIE | 33 % | 5 |
| SCAMP | 11 % | 5 |
| IMP | 11 % | 3 |
| RASCAL | 11 % | 6 |
Why may RASCAL be the right solution?
"RASCAL" is the right solution because a rascal is commonly known as a mischievous or playful person, making it a fitting answer for the clue "Mischievous type."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Mischievous type
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- devil
- imp
- pixie
- rascal
- scamp
- brat
- charm
- cut
- demon
- evil
- fiend
- foul
Crossword Answer definitions
DEVIL noun- An evil creature.
- (with article) The chief devil; Satan.
- A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior.
- The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.
- A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
- A thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do.
- (with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.
- A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
- A dust devil.
- (Christian Science) An evil or erring entity.
- (in compounds) A barren, unproductive and unused area.
- A dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered; a grill with Cayenne pepper.
- A machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc.
- A Tasmanian devil.
- An endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated.
- To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil.
- To annoy or bother.
- To work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition.
- To prepare (food) with spices, making it spicy:
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result DEVIL
- Master of Hades
- Satan
- The Phantom's "best friend"
- Mischievous one
- New Jersey skater
- Important figure in metal
- Mr. Applegate in Damn Yankees
- "Have you ever danced with the ___ in the pale moonlight?"
- Fire man?
- Horny guy?
More clues leading to the result PIXIE
- Elfin creature
- Kim Deal was one, once
- Playful sprite
- Elf or imp
- Mischievous sprite
- Sprite of mischief
- Mischievous spirit
- Mischievous fairy
- Sprite
- Mischief maker
More clues leading to the result SCAMP
- Prankster
- Rascal
- Mischievous one
- Rogue
- Little rascal
- Scalawag
- Roguish sort
- Disney dog
- Rapscallion
- Caddish sort
More clues leading to the result IMP
- Mischief maker
- Rascal
- Rule-breaker
- Little demon
- Scamp
- Troublemaker
- Little rascal
- Urchin
- Prankish pipsqueak
- Mischief-maker