Logician who hypothesized that the simplest explanation for a phenomenon is usually the best Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OCCAM Logician who hypothesized that the simplest explanation for a phenomenon is usually the best (5) New York Times Mar 13, 2025
2% ITHASTOBE "There's no alternative explanation!" (9) Wall Street Journal Feb 12, 2026
2% CUSTOM Usual practice (6) Thomas Joseph Feb 6, 2026
2% MEMENTO Reminder of internet phenomenon not unusual (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 4, 2026
2% PALS Best of buddies (4)
2% VENN Eponymous logician John (4) Wall Street Journal Feb 3, 2026
2% YET "The best is ___ to come" (3)
2% LOSE Get bested (4) Universal Jan 26, 2026
2% ESPYS Awards such as Best Upset and Best Game (5) LA Times Daily Jan 12, 2026
2% ELNINO Pacific weather phenomenon (6) USA Today Jan 10, 2026

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