“Philosopher William of ___” crossword clue
Answer
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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 William of ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 6, 2026, where it runs at 55 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 6, 2026.
Crossing entries
May 6, 2026 grid39D"I'll pass"8 ltrs›47DCompany man?5 ltrs›48D"Link" in a botanical chain5 ltrs›49DPlay the host5 ltrs›56DViper, e.g.3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 22, 2026NYT Crossword51 Across•••••OCCAMMay 6, 2026NYT Crossword55 Across•••••OCCAMBack to the full May 6, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.