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Handing responsibility to someone else Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Handing responsibility to someone else last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 15 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PASSINGTHETORCH.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PASSINGTHETORCH Handing responsibility to someone else | (15) | New York Times | Jul 4, 2022 |
| 4% | NOIDEA "Ask someone else" | (6) | LA Times Daily | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 4% | ACT Pretend to be someone else | (3) | ||
| 3% | ANSWER Response | (6) | Universal | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 3% | CHEAT Look at someone else's cards, say | (5) | The Telegraph Mini | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 3% | ONUS Responsibility | (4) | LA Times Daily | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 3% | INREPLY As a response | (7) | Premier Sunday | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 3% | ORDEREDIN Let someone else do the cooking | (9) | LA Times Daily | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 3% | HEYDONTLOOKATME "Find someone else to blame!" | (15) | USA Today | Dec 14, 2025 |
| 3% | DELEGATE Hand over responsibility to someone else | (8) |
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In this crossword clue, "Handing responsibility to someone else" is a figurative expression for passing on a duty or leadership role. The answer, "PASSINGTHETORCH," alludes to passing a symbolic torch, signifying passing on a legacy or responsibility to a successor.