William of ___, known for his "razor" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 8, 2008 · 9-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, January 8, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 8, 2008 · 9-Across · 5 letters
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English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349)
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