Hold responsible Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 8, 2024 · 6-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between October 1997 and October 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 8, 2024 · 6-Across · 5 letters
BLAME0 of 5 letters revealed
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an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed; "his incrimination was based on my testimony"; "the police laid the blame on the driver"
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