Many of us have a daily ritual of playing the New York Times word games, from Connections and Wordle to Strands. However, The Mini Crossword remains a fan favorite. Unlike other NYT games that reset at midnight, The Mini resets every day at 10 p.m. ET.
If you are stuck on the puzzle for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, we have the help you need. Below, you will find hints followed by the full solutions.
Hints for Today’s Mini Crossword
Use these clues to help you solve the puzzle on your own before looking at the answers.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Goosebumps-inducing — HINT: Starts with “S”
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6 Across: Buddy, informally — HINT: Ends with “E”
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7 Across: Rub off, as pencil markings — HINT: Starts with “E”
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8 Across: Enjoys a quiet weekend morning, perhaps — HINT: Ends with “S”
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9 Across: David Szalay novel that won the 2005 Booker Prize — HINT: Ends with “H”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Section of a bookcase — HINT: Ends with “F”
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2 Down: Color similar to salmon that’s also named for a sea creature — HINT: Starts with “C”
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3 Down: Leave speechless — HINT: Ends with “E”
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4 Down: Gets out of bed — HINT: Ends with “S”
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5 Down: “Uff-da!” — HINT: Starts with “Y”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers (Feb 24, 2026)
Warning: Spoilers ahead! Stop scrolling if you aren’t ready to see the full solutions.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Goosebumps-inducing — SCARY
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6 Across: Buddy, informally — HOMIE
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7 Across: Rub off, as pencil markings — ERASE
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8 Across: Enjoys a quiet weekend morning, perhaps — LAZES
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9 Across: David Szalay novel that won the 2005 Booker Prize — FLESH
Down Answers
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1 Down: Section of a bookcase — SHELF
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2 Down: Color similar to salmon that’s also named for a sea creature — CORAL
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3 Down: Leave speechless — AMAZE
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4 Down: Gets out of bed — RISES
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5 Down: “Uff-da!” — YEESH
NYT Mini Crossword Answers, Hints for Monday, February 23, 2026
