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% DOODAH What-d'you-call-it (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 18, 2026
6% STAG Go ___ (what someone without a prom date might do) (4)
6% ABITETOEAT What someone might get quickly around lunchtime (10) New York Times Aug 7, 2026
6% CHICANE Clubs welcome punishment that player might be dealt (7) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 7, 2026
6% FIB It might be told to protect someone's feelings (3) The Atlantic Aug 4, 2026
6% RUN What someone might do after putting on a bib (3) The Atlantic Aug 1, 2026
6% DIGIT What you might call a toe or a number (5) The Atlantic Jul 21, 2026
6% NAME It might make someone entitled, say (4) USA Today Jul 16, 2026
6% MISTAKEN In error (8) Commuter Jul 9, 2026
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