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Need a nudge on the NYT Mini for Tuesday, February 24, 2026? Start with the letter hints below; the complete Across and Down answer key is in a separate spoiler section.
Across hints
- Goosebumps-inducing — starts with S.
- Buddy, informally — ends with E.
- Rub off, as pencil markings — starts with E.
- Enjoys a quiet weekend morning, perhaps — ends with S.
- David Szalay novel that won the Booker Prize — ends with H.
Down hints
- Section of a bookcase — ends with F.
- Color similar to salmon that’s also named for a sea creature — starts with C.
- Leave speechless — ends with E.
- Gets out of bed — ends with S.
- “Uff-da!” — starts with Y.
Spoiler: full answer key
Across
- SCARY
- HOMIE
- ERASE
- LAZES
- FLESH
Down
- SHELF
- CORAL
- AMAZE
- RISES
- YEESH
Why “FLESH” is the final Across answer
FLESH is David Szalay’s novel and the answer to the fifth Across clue. It won the 2025 Booker Prize; some answer-guide coverage gives a conflicting 2005 year, but two dated guides identify 2025.
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