Shift blame to someone else Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, June 23, 2021 · 22-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 23, 2021 · 22-Down · 11 letters
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What does this clue mean?
To transfer responsibility or blame from oneself onto another; to absolve oneself of concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction.
verb
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