An unwitting victim is someone who is harmed or taken advantage of without their knowledge or consent. In this crossword, the term is represented by five words: STOOGE (6 letters), GOAT (4 letters), DUPE (4 letters), SAP (3 letters), and PATSY (5 letters). A STOOGE is a person who is easily manipulated or taken advantage of; a GOAT is someone who is blamed for something they did not do; a DUPE is someone who is tricked or deceived; a SAP is someone who is easily fooled; and a PATSY is someone who is used as a scapegoat. All of these words can be used to describe an unwitting victim.