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5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 5, 2019 · 27-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 5, 2019 · 27-Across · 5 letters
BLAME0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed; "he took the blame for it"; "it was a bum rap"
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