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Bugbear

Yes, bugbear is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does bugbear mean?

noun

  1. an imaginary monster used to frighten children
  2. an object of dread or apprehension Germany was always a bugbear for France

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for bugbear

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of bugbear

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BUGBEAR.

Words you can make from bugbear

Unscramble BUGBEAR for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is bugbear a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Bugbear is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is bugbear worth in Scrabble?

Bugbear is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does bugbear mean?

Bugbear means: an imaginary monster used to frighten children.