This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ M
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OCCAM as a word: Alternative form of Ockham. [A rural and semirural village and civil parish in Guildford borough, Surrey, England (OS grid ref TQ0756).].
OCCAM has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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