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The Clue
Bête noire (7 letter answer)
The Answer
BUGABOO
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Notes
The answer BUGABOO is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bogey
Hobgoblin
Nightmare cause
Nightmarish figure
Object of fear
Definition
BUGABOO as a noun:
1. (bogeyman, bugbear, bugaboo, boogeyman, booger) = an imaginary monster used to frighten children
2. a source of concern; "the old bugaboo of inflation still bothers them"