"to blame" meaning in All languages combined

See to blame on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more to blame [comparative], most to blame [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} to blame (comparative more to blame, superlative most to blame)
  1. At fault; blameworthy; responsible (for an error, problem, etc.)
    Sense id: en-to_blame-en-adj-M1D1uG0a Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "Who's to blame for this screw-up?"
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