The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BUGABOO
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The straight part
We know that "word for a hobgoblin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case word for a hobgoblin = bugaboo.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BUGABOO mean?
BUGABOO noun- A mythical, nocturnal creature; a hobgoblin.
- Any imagined fear or threat, or a fear presumed larger than it really is.