Someone punished for the errors of others might be called a what? (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCAPEGOAT Someone punished for the errors of others might be called a what? (9) (9)
6% ROE What might be smelt? (3) New York Times Oct 11, 2025
6% UPDATE What might prompt someone to close a window (6) New York Times Oct 2, 2025
6% IDEA It might be bounced off someone (4) USA Today Sep 24, 2025
6% MAESTRO What conductors are called (7) Newsday Sep 12, 2025
6% HIDING What child might be doing avoiding punishment (6) (6)
6% DYE What might enable someone to go platinum? (3)
5% SSN No. that someone might memorize the last four digits of (3) USA Today Oct 9, 2025
5% DIPPYEGG What a fool might have for breakfast? (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 8, 2025
5% PAVEMENT What in the US is called a sidewalk (8) (8) The Guardian Quick Oct 7, 2025
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