He said, "Government is a necessary evil." Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PAINE He said, "Government is a necessary evil." (5)
6% SHE "He said, __ said" (3) Newsday Nov 5, 2025
5% RULE Govern (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 6, 2025
5% FEDERAL Of the U.S. government (7) Universal Nov 5, 2025
5% AMEN "You said it!" (4) Commuter Nov 4, 2025
5% ESS Suffix with "govern" or "host" (3)
5% TECHNOCRATS Ones skilled in governance (11) New York Times Nov 2, 2025
5% ROOT "Money is the ___ of all evil" (4)
5% DEMON Evil spirit (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 31, 2025
5% GHOUL Evil spirit (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Oct 30, 2025
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