Crossword answer
SCAPEGOAT
9 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 9 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 14, 2026
Letter pattern
SCAPEGOAT
Clues that lead to SCAPEGOAT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Extremely sadistic parrot set upon blameless victim9The IndependentSep 14, 2026
This animal unfairly bears the blame? (9)9The GuardianAug 20, 2026
Blame extremely specific mammals (9)9The SunApr 26, 2026
Fall guy (9)9The SunApr 26, 2026
Person wrongly blamed9NewsdayAug 21, 2025
Small point linked to best performer’s nominated victim9The IndependentDec 27, 2024
Fall guy9Evening StandardApr 5, 2024
Person taking the blame9Evening StandardFeb 21, 2020
Whipping boy9Evening StandardMar 9, 2018
About SCAPEGOAT in crosswords
SCAPEGOAT is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 9 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Extremely sadistic parrot set upon blameless victim” in the The Independent crossword on September 14, 2026.
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EDITORIALLeader column
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Every appearance of SCAPEGOAT (9)
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Sep 14, 2026
Extremely sadistic parrot set upon blameless victim · The Independent · 9 Across
Aug 20, 2026
This animal unfairly bears the blame? (9) · The Guardian · 1 Across
Apr 26, 2026
Fall guy (9) · The Sun · 10 Across
Apr 26, 2026
Blame extremely specific mammals (9) · The Sun · 10 Across
Aug 21, 2025
Person wrongly blamed · Newsday · Across
Dec 27, 2024
Small point linked to best performer’s nominated victim · The Independent · 25 Across
Apr 5, 2024
Fall guy · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Feb 21, 2020
Person taking the blame · Evening Standard · 25 Across
Mar 9, 2018
Whipping boy · Evening Standard · 23 Across