"What we pay for civilized society," per Oliver Wendell Holmes Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, January 9, 2015 · 4-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, January 9, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 9, 2015 · 4-Down · 5 letters
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