"Don't ___ me!"
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
Stuck on the clue "Don't ___ me!" from the New York Times Daily for April 1, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
"Don't ___ me!" (5)
Answer
The answer to "Don't ___ me!" is Blame (5 letters).
Why does Blame fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where the phrase "Don't ___ me!" completes with BLAME. To blame someone means to hold them responsible for a fault or wrong, typically in an accusatory way. The exclamation "Don't blame me!" is a common defensive response when someone wants to avoid being held accountable for a problem or mistake. People use this phrase to deflect responsibility, often when they feel unfairly targeted or when they genuinely had no role in causing whatever went wrong.
What does "Don't ___ me!" mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definition below.
Don't
contraction
•do not - used to express prohibition or refusal
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 1-across in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026, by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Blame mean?
noun
•Censure.
•Culpability for something negative or undesirable.
verb
•To censure (someone or something); to criticize.
•To bring into disrepute.
Origin of the word Blame
•origin: Old French 'blasmer'
•period: 13th century
The word evolved from Latin 'blasphemare' meaning 'to blaspheme,' showing how the concept of blame was originally tied to religious offense against the divine.
How to use Blame in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Blame.
•“Don't blame me for the mess in the kitchen - I wasn't even home when it happened!”
•“The investigation revealed that faulty wiring was to blame for the house fire.”
•“She tends to blame her coworkers whenever a project doesn't go according to plan.”
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Frequently asked questions about "Don't ___ me!"
- What is the answer to "Don't ___ me!"?
- The answer is Blame (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to "Don't ___ me!" have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Blame.
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NYT Daily — Apr 1, 2026
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