Philosopher who favored simple explanations Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, April 15, 2021 · 35-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, April 15, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 15, 2021 · 35-Down · 5 letters
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English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349)
noun
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