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)
7% LOO What might euphemistically be called "the facilities" (3) The Telegraph Mini Oct 29, 2026
6% TERM What something is called (4) Newsday Nov 6, 2026
6% IODINE What I might be? (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 17, 2026
6% DIAL Butt-___ (accidentally call someone) (4)
6% ROTTENEGG What someone might be compared to if they're the "last one in" (9) The Atlantic Sep 4, 2026
5% SAID Word someone might use when sharing a quotation (4) The Atlantic Nov 6, 2026
5% NET What a fisherman might cast (3)
5% BUCCALFAT What someone with cherubic cheeks has plenty of (9) The New Yorker Mini Nov 5, 2026
5% BAIL What someone behind bars may need (4) New York Times Oct 27, 2026
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