Crossword clue
“Mathematician/philosopher who wrote "I think, therefore I am"”
This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The answer has 13 letters.
Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
RENEDESCARTESLetters13
Starts withR
Ends withS
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Mathematician/philosopher who wrote "I think, therefore I am"” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 17, 2025 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with R and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Mathematician/philosopher who wrote "I think, therefore I am"” clue?+
The answer is RENEDESCARTES (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 17, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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