“Logician who hypothesized that the simplest explanation for a phenomenon is usually the best” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OCCAM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Logician who hypothesized that the simplest explanation for a phenomenon is usually the best”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 13, 2025, where it runs at 48 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.