Philosopher known for his "razor" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, November 25, 2025 · 10-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 1997 and November 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 25, 2025 · 10-Down · 5 letters
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English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349)
noun
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