Philosopher who championed simple explanations Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Philosopher who championed simple explanations” from the New York Times crossword of May 1, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, MAY 1, 2026
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OCCAM is the answer to “Philosopher who championed simple explanations”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 5-letter answer that starts with O.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: CMCOA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Friar with a famous "razor"”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Philosopher who championed simple explanations”?
OCCAM, 5 letters.
When was “Philosopher who championed simple explanations” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of May 1, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with O.