Riddle

I serve on a cross, to prevent loss. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A guard dog
B.A fence
C.A watchtower
D.A scarecrow
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 10 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A scarecrow

Why this is the answer

A scarecrow is mounted on a cross-shaped frame in a field to prevent crop loss from birds.

This riddle is filed under Halloween Riddles and rated Medium.