Philosopher William of ___ Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 22, 2026 · 51-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between December 2002 and May 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 22, 2026 · 51-Across · 5 letters
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English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349)
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