Big name in scholastic philosophy Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, November 25, 2017 · 36-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, November 25, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 25, 2017 · 36-Across · 5 letters
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English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349)
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