Crossword answer

OCKHAMSRAZOR

12 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, June 26, 2026

Letter pattern

OCKHAMSRAZOR

Starts with O, ends with R · 12 letters

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Clues that lead to OCKHAMSRAZOR

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Wild shamrock Portuguese islands twice cut down, reducing unnecessary quantities (7,5)12The GuardianJun 26, 2026 Maxim, also called the principle of economy, stating that in explaining something assumptions must not be needlessly multiplied12The IndependentDec 6, 2025

About OCKHAMSRAZOR in crosswords

OCKHAMSRAZOR is a 12-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Wild shamrock Portuguese islands twice cut down, reducing unnecessary quantities (7,5)” in the The Guardian crossword on June 26, 2026.

Other 12-letter answers

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Every appearance of OCKHAMSRAZOR (2)

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Jun 26, 2026

Wild shamrock Portuguese islands twice cut down, reducing unnecessary quantities (7,5) · The Guardian · 27 Across

Dec 6, 2025

Maxim, also called the principle of economy, stating that in explaining something assumptions must not be needlessly multiplied · The Independent · 30 Down