Bugbear

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

An imaginary creature used to frighten children, or by extension any persistent source of worry, annoyance, or dread.

“Paperwork has always been my bugbear when running a small business.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

bug·bear

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Synonyms

bogeymanbugabooboogeymanboogerhobgoblin

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains two Bs and ends in -EAR, a common ending to test, the double B is a key feature

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points base, the double B and the useful BEAR ending that can hook onto existing tiles

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Words you can make from Bugbear

Shorter words formed from the letters in “bugbear”.

argue auger bagre barbe barbu barge bauge baure bebar begar breba bugre burga burge gaure gebur rebab rebag rugae abbe abbr ager agre ague

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