Eccentric Commander Quite The Reverse His Razor Cut The Cackle Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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3	34%	8		Not quite magenta, not quite plum

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We think the answer is "OCCAM" which means:

noun

• English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of occam's razor (1285-1349)

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The Guardian Cryptic14 Dec 2004	Across 13
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