Creator of a philosophical "razor" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 20, 2019 · 42-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, October 20, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 20, 2019 · 42-Across · 5 letters
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English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349)
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