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noun • someone who is punished for the errors of others | ||||||||
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One Blamed For Anothers Mistakes Crossword Clue
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SCAPEGOAT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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SCAPEGOAT
Updated: October 13, 2023
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