Is “Bugbear” a Scrabble word?
Yes
BUGBEAR
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Bugbear
/ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/
noun
1.An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
2.A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.
3.An imaginary creature meant to inspire fear in children.
Synonyms: goblin, pet peeve
verb
1.To alarm with idle phantoms.