Clues for the word "POLITICS"
We've had 15 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 16 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Penny Dell Sunday crossword on September 24, 2023.
Definition of politics
- n. - The science of government; that part of ethics which has to do with the regulation and government of a nation or state, the preservation of its safety, peace, and prosperity, the defense of its existence and rights against foreign control or conquest, the augmentation of its strength and resources, and the protection of its citizens in their rights, with the preservation and improvement of their morals.
- n. - The management of a political party; the conduct and contests of parties with reference to political measures or the administration of public affairs; the advancement of candidates to office; in a bad sense, artful or dishonest management to secure the success of political candidates or parties; political trickery.
Referring Clues
- Controversial subject
- Senator's sphere
- D.C. business
- Beginning of today's quote
- Science of government
- Delicate first-date topic
- One pilot transferred to Civil Service where, they say, a week's a long time
- Risky dinner party topic
- House work
- Party activities?
- Affairs of state
- Word after "office" or "playing"
- Risky first-date topic
- Campaigner's field
- Delicate dinner party topic
Last Seen In
- Penny Dell Sunday - September 24, 2023
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - September 20, 2023
- Penny Dell Sunday - March 19, 2023
- Washington Post Sunday - November 26, 2017
- Wall Street Journal - July 15, 2017
- Wall Street Journal - March 25, 2017
- New York Times - September 29, 2013
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - February 20, 2013
- Canadiana - January 21, 2013
- USA Today - March 31, 2011
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - March 21, 2011
- USA Today - September 22, 2008
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - May 31, 2008
- Guardian Quick - August 31, 2006
- Guardian Speedy - September 25, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - June 26, 2000