Say me once to frighten a spook hunter. Double my syllable when you weep into your hands. Strap a 'T' to my end, and I protect your feet through mud and snow. What classic Halloween greeting am I?
Boo
'Boo' is the scare word, 'boo-hoo' is crying, and adding 't' gives 'boot'.
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