figure used to frighten children

BOGEYMAN
List of words for the clue figure used to frighten children from the crossword:
ONE SHE READ EWE SHOO BAT AGES PEG AREA ARE OAR ALL NIN MEN SOAP SHOE ONO NET EPEE
WordClue
EVEbiblical figure
JUGcontainer used to hold liquid
ONEThe digit or figure 1
PUNfigure of speech
NINEThe digit or figure
CROSSgeometrical figure
DIXIElarge iron pot, used in the army
DOUGHpaste used in cooking
TOWELcloth which is used to dry something
BALLOTused to cast votes in an election
PHRASEfigure of speech
SIMILEfigure of speech
CODEINEopiate used to treat pain
CURTAINcloth used to block out light
HEARINGThe sense used to perceive sound
MISSILEair-to-air or air-to-ground
ALLEGORYfigure of speech
METAPHORfigure of speech
HOPSCOTCHchildren's game
ORPHANAGEchildren's home
PHRASEfigure of speech
HAZELNUTfilbert