Punishing youngster who's a scapegoat (8,3) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WHIPPINGBOY Punishing youngster who's a scapegoat (8,3) (11)
74% PUP Youngster (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 1, 2026
74% KID Youngster (3) Puzzler Backwords Aug 27, 2026
67% EVILTWIN Facetious scapegoat for a bad mistake, maybe (8) New York Times Midi Sep 13, 2026
67% LETSTHINGSSLIDE Declines to punish (15) Newsday Aug 9, 2026
64% BIRCH Punishment in the wood (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Aug 30, 2026
64% FINE Satisfactory punishment (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 28, 2026
64% WRIST Spot for a light punishment (5) New York Times Aug 7, 2026
64% LINES School punishment (5) (5) Mirror Classic Aug 2, 2026
64% FAWN Doe's youngster (4) Newsday Jul 26, 2026
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