Theologian known for his 'razor' - the idea that the solution with the fewest elements is the best Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OCCAM Theologian known for his 'razor' - the idea that the solution with the fewest elements is the best (5) The Guardian Weekend Feb 3, 2024
4% COPPER Policeman in his element? (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Nov 4, 2025
4% BOYSCOUT Camper doing his best? (8) The Telegraph Quick Oct 26, 2025
4% ATRA Gillette razor (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 25, 2025
4% BESIDE Next to best idea never completing (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Oct 15, 2025
4% STUBBLE Razor target (7) Wall Street Journal Oct 1, 2025
4% EDGE Be on the razor's ___ (4)
4% WILLIAMOFOCKHAM Philosopher known for his 'razor' (15)
3% INKLING Vague idea (7) Newsday Nov 16, 2025
3% HADI "__ but known!" (4) Newsday Nov 12, 2025

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