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Patriot who said "Government even in its best state is but a necessary evil" Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Patriot who said 'Government even in its best state is but a necessary evil' last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PAINE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PAINE Patriot who said 'Government even in its best state is but a necessary evil' | (5) | New York Times | Oct 8, 2015 |
| 5% | REIN What's said to be government control | (4) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jul 10, 2026 |
| 5% | THERESMORE "That's not even the best part!" | (10) | Universal | May 16, 2026 |
| 4% | DEMONISE Stigmatise as evil | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jul 17, 2026 |
| 4% | SOLO Han who said, "Laugh it up, fuzzball" | (4) | The Atlantic | Jul 17, 2026 |
| 4% | CHAIRMAN Church pilot who governs on board (8) | (8) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jul 16, 2026 |
| 4% | GHOUL Evil spirit in Yorkshire port, it's said (5) | (5) | The Sun Two Speed | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 4% | DENIED Said no to | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 4% | WALLACE William ____, Scottish patriot | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Jul 8, 2026 |
| 4% | ALI Muhammad who said "I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was" | (3) | New York Times Midi | Jul 7, 2026 |
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