What does bugbear mean in crosswords?

bugbear means: an object of dread or apprehension

Which crossword clues can have bugbear as the answer?

Possible clues for bugbear include "Source of dread", "Persistent source of worry".

Word entry · 7 letters

Best crossword clue

"Source of dread"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/Part of speech nounSorted abbegruStarts with BEnds with R2 cluesCommon crossword word

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From obsolete meaning of bug (“something terrifying”) + bear. See Middle English bugge, modern bogey.

“Stone ballast is now used throughout the main line, and has the additional advantage of eliminating the previous bugbear of dust.”
“Level crossings are the bugbear of railway operation at Hull. There are no fewer than 16 within the city boundary.”
“Next, they operate in constrained worlds. Apple is a particular bugbear for Mr Zuckerberg and Mr Sweeney.”

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01“Source of dread”7 letters

02“Persistent source of worry”7 letters

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