'We need a government, ___, because of the nature of humans': P. J. O'Rourke Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALAS 'We need a government, ___, because of the nature of humans': P. J. O'Rourke (4) New York Times Feb 14, 2018
60% AWORD "We need to talk" (5) New York Times Jan 7, 2026
58% DUETO Because of (5) The Times Sunday Concise Feb 1, 2026
55% CHAOS "We adore __ because we love to produce order": M.C. Escher (5) LA Times Daily Jan 31, 2026
55% AAH "S-o-o-o relaxing!" (3)
55% SPAREUS "We don't need these details!" (7) USA Today Jan 21, 2026
52% OWETO Have because of (5) Wall Street Journal Jan 31, 2026
52% ANYONEHOME "Hello-o-o?" (10) New York Times Jan 16, 2026
52% SEAT __ of government (4) Commuter Jan 14, 2026
52% MAME "We Need a Little Christmas" musical (4) Wall Street Journal Jan 13, 2026

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