How many points is BUGBEAR worth in Scrabble?

BUGBEAR is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUGBEAR?

BUGBEAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUGBEARS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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12 pts

BUGBEAR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BUGBEAR means "thing that causes obsessive anxiety".

/ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/

Synonyms: goblin, pet peeve

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

thing that causes obsessive anxiety

In a sentence: "The bugbear is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BUGBEAR. It scores 12 points.

Add one letter after BUGBEAR. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BUGBEAR, without blank tiles.

= 12

Is BUGBEAR a Scrabble word?: BUGBEAR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BUGBEAR mean?: thing that causes obsessive anxiety
How do you use BUGBEAR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bugbear is noted."
How many points is BUGBEAR worth in Scrabble?: BUGBEAR is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUGBEAR?: BUGBEAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUGBEAR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUGBEARS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.