“Cartoonist Bechdel” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALISON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cartoonist Bechdel”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 23, 2026, where it runs at 33 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 23, 2026 grid32AShowed again5 ltrs›37APsychotherapy switcheroos ... or what are hidden in 17-, 25-, 50- and 59-Across?13 ltrs›41AText on a red, white and blue sticker6 ltrs›44ARan after6 ltrs›50ATime machine car in "Back to the Future"8 ltrs›55ABrother of Abel4 ltrs›
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Feb 23, 20261ABuffoons5 ltrs›6APaula of "American Idol"5 ltrs›11AFinal use for an old T-shirt3 ltrs›14AEnraged5 ltrs›15AWhat "my guitar gently" does, in a classic George Harrison song5 ltrs›16AMesozoic or Paleozoic3 ltrs›17AHome for a single guy11 ltrs›19AAnimation sheet3 ltrs›
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