Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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ACROSS

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

DOWN

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

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

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

DOWN

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

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About the Tuesday, February 24, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is SCARY, answering “Goosebumps-inducing.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.