Its Purpose Is Frightening Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SCARECROW which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SCARECROW

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	23%	7		Seabird said to draw blood from its own breast with its pouched beak to feed its young, thus a symbol of self-sacrifice and motherly love to the nation co-opted for Elizabeth I
3	22%	12		Genre of performance known for its shocking and frightening nature

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SCARECROW" which means:

noun

• An effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds

verb

• To splay rigidly outward, like the arms of a scarecrow.

An example sentence would be:

• "The farmer put up a scarecrow in the cornfield to scare away the birds."
• "The children found the scarecrow in the pumpkin patch and thought it was funny."

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