". . . Oz" traveling companion (9)

I believe the answer is:

scarecrow

(Other definitions for scarecrow that I've seen before include "Untidy person" , "What drives away" , "Bird frightener" , "Batman villain" , "Device for protecting crops" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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