“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"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.THOMASPAINE is the answer to 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"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 19, 2026, where it runs at 37 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.