Nightmare Cause Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is BUGABOO which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BUGABOO

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	34%	9		May cause one to wake up in a cold sweat
3	24%	4		Parents' nightmare cause, briefly

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "BUGABOO" which means:

noun

• An imaginary monster used to frighten children
• A source of concern

An example sentence would be:

• "Her fear of commitment was her biggest bugaboo in relationships."
• "For some people, speaking in public is a real bugaboo."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times19 Mar 2005	Down 32
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