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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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A Tuesday 5x5 by Christina Iverson: SCARY opens the Across clues and SHELF runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

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

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: SCARY · HOMIE · ERASE · LAZES · FLESH
Down: SHELF · CORAL · AMAZE · RISES · YEESH

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