deviltry
The root word of mischievous is mischief
I think it is hobgoblins, at least that's what fits into my crossword puzzle! --- It is hobgoblins.
It is spelled "mischievous". There are two "i's".
mischievous
Goblin
hobgoblin
mischievous
One type of sprite, elf, or apparition is a "hobgoblin".
brownie
mischievous
brownie
Rascal.
Puck or Robin Goodfellow is a mischievous sprite.
deviltry
The root word of mischievous is mischief
it means sprite