*What a straw man in a cornfield is for? Crossword Clue

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*What a straw man in a cornfield is for? Crossword Answer

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CORNFIELD (noun)
1. a field planted with corn
STRAW (verb)
1. spread by scattering (
2. cover or provide with or as if with straw
STRAW (noun)
1. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
2. a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white
STRAW (adjective)
1. of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored

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