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Nightmare Cause Crossword Clue

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noun

• an imaginary monster used to frighten children

• a source of concern

34%9 May cause one to wake up in a cold sweat
noun

• a situation resembling a terrifying dream

• a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream

24%4 Parents' nightmare cause, briefly
noun

• sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep

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