Metaphorical target of attacks Crossword Clue
12 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, June 2, 2010 · 20-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, June 2, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 2, 2010 · 20-Across · 12 letters
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someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another
noun
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