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Political philosopher who wrote "The state of a king shuts him from the world, yet the business of a king requires him to know it thoroughly"

The New York Times crossword clue “Political philosopher who wrote "The state of a king shuts him from the world, yet the business of a king requires him to know it thoroughly"” answer is THOMASPAINE. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

ANSWER
11 lettersMost recent: June 19 2026

In the NYT Crossword

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About this clue

The clue “Political philosopher who wrote "The state of a king shuts him from the world, yet the business of a king requires him to know it thoroughly"” resolves to THOMASPAINE, a 11-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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