“Margaret Atwood novel with a love triangle involving a paleontologist” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LIFEBEFOREMAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Margaret Atwood novel with a love triangle involving a paleontologist”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 8, 2026, where it runs at 96 Across and fills 13 squares. It crosses 13 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 8, 2026 grid73DAlternatives to gyro platters6 ltrs›78DWhat a tall collar covers4 ltrs›80DRead quickly4 ltrs›86DSocial blunder5 ltrs›88DAmateur radio devotees4 ltrs›89DGreeting in Brazil3 ltrs›92DArrive by car6 ltrs›93DGym staff member7 ltrs›96DSet of nine dancing in "The 12 Days of Christmas"6 ltrs›97D2017 figure skating biopic6 ltrs›98DCompels6 ltrs›99DThings that typically build up during vacation6 ltrs›100DEaster purchase6 ltrs›
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Feb 8, 20261ACrafty sort7 ltrs›8AVegetables that should typically be sliced lengthwise before washing5 ltrs›13ACowboy on the pampas6 ltrs›19A"Ecstasy of Saint Teresa" sculptor7 ltrs›20ASupplement6 ltrs›22AGet in on the game6 ltrs›23AScrunchie, e.g.14 ltrs›25A"Oh, cruel fate!"6 ltrs›
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