The Clue
Lays at the door of (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BLAMES
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Notes
The answer BLAMES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Censures
Charges
Inculpates
Holds liable for
Points a finger at
Lays at one's door
Definition
BLAME as a noun:
1. (incrimination, inculpation, blame) = 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"
2. (blame, rap) = a reproach for some lapse or misdeed; "he took the blame for it"; "it was a bum rap"
BLAME as a verb:
1. (blame, fault) = put or pin the blame on
2. (blame, find fault, pick) = harass with constant criticism; "Don't always pick on your little brother"
3. (blame, charge) = attribute responsibility to; "We blamed the accident on her"; "The tragedy was charged to her inexperience"