Patriot who said "Government even in its best state is but a necessary evil" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PAINE Patriot who said 'Government even in its best state is but a necessary evil' (5) New York Times Oct 8, 2015
4% RULED Governed (5) Universal Oct 20, 2025
4% ASSAM Indian state - and its tea (5) (5) The Guardian Weekend Oct 18, 2025
4% OREGON State with a beaver on its flag (6) USA Today Oct 15, 2025
4% ONEUPS Bests (6) LA Times Daily Oct 15, 2025
4% JINGOISM Exaggerated patriotic fervour (8) The Times Concise Oct 10, 2025
4% ENOUGH As much as necessary (6) The Times Concise Oct 9, 2025
4% CURLY Stooge who said "Soitenly!" (5) New York Times Oct 5, 2025
4% WHILE Even as (5) Universal Oct 1, 2025
4% TOP Best (3) Universal Sep 29, 2025

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