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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 6 | A real or imaginary person for whom something is named; or, the name or title so derived | |
3 | 34% | 8 | Imaginary monsters used to scare children | |
Person Real Or Imaginary Used As A Threat To Children Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BOGEYMAN" which means:
- noun
- • An imaginary monster used to frighten children
An example sentence would be:
- • "The children were afraid of the bogeyman that their parents warned them about."
- • "Every night before going to bed, timmy would check under his bed for the bogeyman."
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The Guardian Quick26 Dec 2011 | Across 9 | |
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