Greek philosopher who founded the Academy in Athens
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The clue “Greek philosopher who founded the Academy in Athens” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on March 21, 2026, where the answer was PLATO.
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