Philosopher who posited that the simplest explanation is the most likely one Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OCCAM Philosopher who posited that the simplest explanation is the most likely one (5) New York Times Sep 23, 2020
2% LEAD A-lister's film role, most likely (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 6, 2025
2% KANT Prussian philosopher (4) The Telegraph Quick Sep 3, 2025
2% LOCATION Position (8) The Telegraph Quick Sep 2, 2025
2% MARKS Smears philosopher in speech (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 22, 2025
2% RENE Philosopher ___ Descartes (4)
2% UPSIDES Positives (7) LA Times Daily Aug 18, 2025
2% ROLE Position (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 14, 2025
2% GOATFARMER One who may not like big butts? (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 12, 2025
2% DEAF Like most students at Gallaudet University (4) Universal Aug 9, 2025

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