Physicist Schrödinger, creator of Schrödinger's cat thought experiment

The answer to “Physicist Schrödinger, creator of Schrödinger's cat thought experiment” in the New York Times Midi crossword is ERWIN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 11, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 7-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Physicist Schrödinger, creator of Schrödinger's cat thought experiment” answer

ERWIN (5 letters)

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Why the answer is ERWIN

This scientist's first name is also shared with a popular television character known for his intelligence! 🐱‍👤

When else has “Physicist Schrödinger, creator of Schrödinger's cat thought experiment” appeared?

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July 11, 2026 (most recent) → ERWIN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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