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What Bugbears Do Crossword Clue

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noun

• sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events

• a sudden attack of fear

verb

• cause fear in

• cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away

29%5Bugbears
noun

• a cruel wicked and inhuman person

• (folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings

29%6 Tax evaders' bugbears
noun

• an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA

• a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation

verb

• examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

• attend academic courses without getting credit

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New York Times21 Mar 1991 Across 28
New York Times09 Feb 1985 Across 24
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