The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BASHER
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The straight part
We know that "straw hat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case straw hat = basher.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BASHER mean?
BASHER noun- One who bashes something, figuratively or literally.
- One who engages in gratuitous physical or verbal attacks on a group or type of people.
- A trainspotter. http//groups.google.co.uk/groups/search?q=%22bashers%22+uk+railway&btnG=Search&sitesearch=groups.google.com
- A rainproof sheet for sleeping under.