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% PDA What might cause someone to say, "Get a room!," for short (3) New York Times Midi Mar 29, 2026
6% MISTAKE Error (7) Commuter Mar 23, 2026
6% PET What might be in the doghouse? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 10, 2026
6% COYLY How someone might flirt (5) Universal Mar 8, 2026
6% YOGACLASS Where someone might strike a pose? (9) USA Today Feb 28, 2026
6% MADAME Nice thing to call someone? (6) LA Times Daily Feb 21, 2026
6% PENAL Of punishment (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 19, 2026
6% SECRETCRUSH Someone you might carry a torch for (11) USA Today Feb 14, 2026
6% DROP What a phone call or new album might do (4) New York Times Feb 12, 2026
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