"___ is the foundation of most governments" (John Adams) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FEAR "___ is the foundation of most governments" (John Adams) (4)
6% LOUISA Mrs. John Quincy Adams (6) New York Times Feb 21, 2026
5% SON Abel, to Adam (3) Thomas Joseph Mar 2, 2026
5% ENOS Grandson of Adam (4) Newsday Mar 1, 2026
5% OAP Someone in the government's pay? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 27, 2026
5% PUNS Foundations of many dad jokes (4) New York Times Feb 21, 2026
5% CHECKS ___ and balances (government system) (6)
5% NSA Secretive government org. (3) USA Today Feb 21, 2026
5% TAX Government levy (3) Commuter Feb 20, 2026
5% SSN Government ID: Abbr. (3) Commuter Feb 20, 2026
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