Philosopher William of ___ Daily / 55A / 5 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Philosopher William of ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Philosopher William of ___, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 51A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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OCCAM
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
OCCAM is the 5-letter answer for the clue: Philosopher William of ___. The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 51A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: OCCAM in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- OCCAM has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 51A.
Position 51A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
May 22, 2026 Daily / 51A / 5 letters
Puzzle clues May 6, 2026 Daily / 55A / 5 letters
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