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It's thought to ward off bad energy

Ross

I believe the answer is:

talisman

(Other definitions for talisman that I've seen before include "Good luck token" , "Object believed to protect wearer" , "Lucky charm" , "Protective charm" , "Object supposed to bring good luck" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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