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He Thought He Was A Philosopher Crossword Clue
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DESCARTES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DESCARTES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "DESCARTES" which means:
- noun
- • French philosopher and mathematician; developed dualistic theory of mind and matter; introduced the use of coordinates to locate a point in two or three dimensions (1596-1650)
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| The Guardian Cryptic06 Apr 2010 | Down 16 | |
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