“Philosopher who championed simple explanations” 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 “Philosopher who championed simple explanations”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 1, 2026, where it runs at 5 Across 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.