The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ONUS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Unwanted responsibility crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ONUS | 100 % | 4 |
Why may ONUS be the right solution?
The word "onus" means a burden or responsibility, often one that is unwanted or difficult to bear. Therefore, "Unwanted responsibility" is a fitting clue for the answer "onus".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Unwanted responsibility
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- onus
- burden
- purge
- background
- clear
- discard
- draft
- dross
- edit
- error
- excrescence
- fat
Crossword Answer definitions
ONUS noun- A legal obligation.
- Burden of proof, onus probandi
- Stigma.
- Blame.
- Responsibility; burden.
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