Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on Feb 24, 2026

Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.

Mini Crossword

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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9

ACROSS

1.Goosebumps-inducing
6.Buddy, informally
7.Rub off, as pencil markings
8.Enjoys a quiet weekend morning, perhaps
9.David Szalay novel that won the 2025 Booker Prize

DOWN

1.Section of a bookcase
2.Color similar to salmon that's also named for a sea creature
3.Leave speechless
4.Gets out of bed
5."Uff-da!"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, February 24, 2026

1S

2C

3A

4R

5Y

6H

O

M

I

E

7E

R

A

S

E

8L

A

Z

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S

9F

L

E

S

H

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

1.Goosebumps-inducing(SCARY)
6.Buddy, informally(HOMIE)
7.Rub off, as pencil markings(ERASE)
8.Enjoys a quiet weekend morning, perhaps(LAZES)
9.David Szalay novel that won the 2025 Booker Prize(FLESH)

DOWN

1.Section of a bookcase(SHELF)
2.Color similar to salmon that's also named for a sea creature(CORAL)
3.Leave speechless(AMAZE)
4.Gets out of bed(RISES)
5."Uff-da!"(YEESH)