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% MISTAKEN In error (8) Commuter Jul 9, 2026
6% NAMES What to call people … or what not to call people (5) New York Times Jul 7, 2026
6% SHE What boats are called (3) Newsday Jul 5, 2026
6% ACT What one might put on to impress others (3) New York Times Jun 20, 2026
6% ALOE What someone might reach for after forgetting sunscreen (4) The Atlantic Jun 19, 2026
6% SWEETTOOTH What someone fond of desserts might have * (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 14, 2026
6% ONE What I might be (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 10, 2026
6% URGER Someone who exhorts others (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jun 9, 2026
6% IPAD Someone might swipe one (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 18, 2026
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