Urchins are mischievous children, often depicted in literature and art. The term is often used to refer to street children or homeless children. In crossword puzzles, the term is often broken down into four words: SCAMPS (6 letters), IMPS (4 letters), GAMINS (6 letters), and tads (4 letters). SCAMPS are mischievous children who are full of energy and often get into trouble. IMPS are small, mischievous creatures, often associated with the devil. GAMINS are street urchins, often portrayed as being cheeky and unruly. Tads are young children, often used to describe a young boy. All of these words can be used to describe a mischievous child, and together they form the term urchin.