The term ONE TAKING THE BLAME can be solved by the crossword clue GOAT, which is a four letter word. The phrase 'one taking the blame' is often used to refer to someone who is willing to accept responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing, even if they are not actually at fault. This phrase is derived from the phrase 'SCAPEGOAT, ' which is an animal that was traditionally used in ancient rituals to symbolically take on the sins of others.