Astronomer who lost part of his nose in a sword duel Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, March 31, 2022 · 5-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, March 31, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 31, 2022 · 5-Across · 5 letters
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Danish astronomer whose observations of the planets provided the basis for Kepler's laws of planetary motion (1546-1601)
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