What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Philosopher William of ___" from May 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Philosopher William of ___”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

OCCAM

Letters5

Starts withO

Ends withM

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Philosopher William of ___” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 22, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Philosopher William of ___” clue?+

The answer is OCCAM (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 22, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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