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Mathematician Who Screwed Up Crossword Clue
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ARCHIMEDES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ARCHIMEDES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ARCHIMEDES" which means:
- noun
- • Greek mathematician and physicist noted for his work in hydrostatics and mechanics and geometry (287-212 bc)
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