Philosopher who championed simple explanations Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 1, 2026 · 5-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 1, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 1, 2026 · 5-Across · 5 letters
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English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349)
noun
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