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2 | 31% | 8 | Named after the philosopher William of ____ | |
3 | 29% | 9 | William _____, British statesman also known as 'The People's William' | |
Philosopher William Of ___ Crossword Clue
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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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New York Times30 Oct 2014 | Down 53 | |
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