The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SUBLIME which also is the latest solution we found used in Chronicle of Higher Education in 2005.
"The ___ and the ridiculous are often so nearly related": Thomas Paine crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SUBLIME | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: "The ___ and the ridiculous are often so nearly related": Thomas Paine
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- lame
- absurd
- bullshit
- funny
- nonsense
- ludicrous
- pathetic
- foolish
- insane
- stupid
- bob
- kid
Crossword Answer definitions
SUBLIME verb- To sublimate.
- To raise on high.
- To exalt; to heighten; to improve; to purify.
- To dignify; to ennoble.
- Something sublime.
- Noble and majestic.
- Impressive and awe-inspiring, yet simple.
- Lifted up; high in place; exalted aloft; uplifted; lofty.
- Elevated by joy; elated.
- Lofty of mien; haughty; proud.
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