Philosopher who lent his name to a "razor" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, March 30, 2021 · 21-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, March 30, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 30, 2021 · 21-Down · 5 letters
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English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349)
noun
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