Honest mistake (5)

I believe the answer is:

error

(Other definitions for error that I've seen before include "A mistake or inaccuracy" , "Slip-up" , "Way of operating" , "Miscalculation" , "Blunder or mistake" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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