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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Feb. 24, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Goosebumps-inducing
Answer: SCARY
6A clue: Buddy, informally
Answer: HOMIE
7A clue: Rub off, as pencil markings
Answer: ERASE
8A clue: Enjoys a quiet weekend morning, perhaps
Answer: LAZES
9A clue: David Szalay novel that won the 2025 Booker Prize
Answer: FLESH
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Section of a bookcase
Answer: SHELF
2D clue: Color similar to salmon that’s also named for a sea creature
Answer: CORAL
3D clue: Leave speechless
Answer: AMAZE
4D clue: Gets out of bed
Answer: RISES
5D clue: “Uff-da!”
Answer: YEESH
