Austria Physicist is a term that refers to a physicist from Austria. The crossword solutions for this term are TIROL (5 letters), ALPS (4 letters) and TYROL (5 letters). TIROL is a state in western Austria, bordered by Germany, Switzerland and Italy. It is known for its mountainous terrain, including the ALPS mountain range. TYROL is an alternative spelling of TIROL, which is also used to refer to the state. The ALPS mountain range is one of the most famous mountain ranges in Europe, stretching across eight countries.