Straw-filled farm guard (9)

I believe the answer is:

scarecrow

(Other definitions for scarecrow that I've seen before include "pest controller" , "Figure to deter birds" , "One means of intimidation" , "Device for protecting crops" , "Ragged figure in field" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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