Hold responsible Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Hold responsible? . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BLAME.

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Crossword Answer For Hold responsible?:

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BLAME Hold responsible? (5)
98% ACCUSE Hold responsible (6)
36% BLAMES Holds responsible (6) USA Today Jun 28, 2024
36% BLAMING Holding responsible (7)
36% BLAMEON Hold responsible (for) (7)
28% OFFICER Captain holds responsibility, right? (7)
21% STATIONMASTER He holds responsibility in training services (7-6) (13)
4% LIABLE Responsible (for) (6) Newsday Oct 17, 2025
4% ONUS Responsibility (4) The Telegraph Quick Oct 16, 2025
4% WAIT "Hold on!" (4)
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To "hold responsible" is to attribute fault or responsibility. In this case, the answer is "BLAME," which means to assign responsibility for a fault or wrong. In a crossword, this clue prompts you to think of a word that encapsulates the idea of attributing fault to someone or something.