Ambrose Bierce defined it as “A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue” Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PATIENCE Ambrose Bierce defined it as “A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue” (8) New York Times Oct 3, 2021
4% CYNIC Ambrose Bierce, notably (5) USA Today Feb 24, 2019
3% ADULT Minor no more (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 27, 2025
3% SPAT Minor disagreement (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 24, 2025
3% ETHIC Moral virtue (5) New York Times Nov 21, 2025
3% CAMO Mil. disguise? (4) USA Today Quick Nov 20, 2025
3% NT Mil. disguise? (2) USA Today Quick Nov 20, 2025
3% EDDY Minor whirlpool (4) Newsday Nov 18, 2025
3% SAINT Person of exceptional virtue (5) Puzzler Backwords Nov 10, 2025
3% SLIGHT Minor insult (6) Eugene Sheffer Nov 10, 2025

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