publication date: Thursday, June 11, 2009 (part of Round XXXIX)

category: Government

clue: The best goo is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of guesses.

explanation: The clue echoed Monroe's famous statement, "the best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil." more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Ryan Dunn, Sarah Kyle, Walter Chesser, Elaine Beckland, Jason Lemler, and Dennis Wuorenma


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