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noun • an imaginary monster used to frighten children | ||||||||
| 35% | 4 | Cruel monster that frightens children | ||||||
noun • a cruel wicked and inhuman person • (folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings | ||||||||
| 35% | 7 | Fearsome apparition that frightens children | ||||||
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Imaginary Person Who Frightens Children Crossword Clue
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BOGEYMAN which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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BOGEYMAN
Updated: October 13, 2023
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