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9 letters · New York Times · Friday, April 16, 2010 · 26-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, April 16, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 16, 2010 · 26-Across · 9 letters
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an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
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