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% COYLY How someone might flirt (5) Universal Mar 8, 2026
6% MISTAKE Error (7) The Telegraph Quick Mar 3, 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
6% TRIAL ___ and error (5) Universal Feb 8, 2026
6% HER What craft are called (3) Newsday Feb 7, 2026
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