What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "To blame" from August 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“To blame”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

ATFAULT

Letters7

Starts withA

Ends withT

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “To blame” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “To blame” clue?+

The answer is ATFAULT (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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