Is “Bugbear” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
BUGBEAR
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Bugbear

/ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/

noun
  1. 1.An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.

  2. 2.A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.

  3. 3.An imaginary creature meant to inspire fear in children.

Synonyms: goblin, pet peeve

verb
  1. 1.To alarm with idle phantoms.