1981 novel that introduced the character Hannibal Lecter Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REDDRAGON 1981 novel that introduced the character Hannibal Lecter (9) New York Times Feb 22, 2019
3% FAVA Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter (4) New York Times Nov 5, 2025
3% RED ____ Dragon, the first novel to feature Hannibal Lecter; colour (3) The Telegraph Mini Aug 8, 2025
3% CANNIBAL Hannibal "The ___" Lecter (8) (8)
3% INHUMANE Hannibal Lecter-like (8)
3% EVIL Like Hannibal Lecter (4)
3% LITHUANIA Hannibal Lecter's birthplace (9)
3% SADIST Hannibal Lecter, e.g. (6)
3% FIEND Hannibal Lecter, e.g. (5)
3% PSYCHOTIC Like Hannibal Lecter (9)

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