Overprotective government, so to speak Crossword Clue
10 letters · New York Times · Friday, November 30, 2018 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, November 30, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 30, 2018 · 11-Down · 10 letters
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A state whose government institutions are authoritative and over-paternalistic, interfering with and controlling people's lives.
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