NYT Mini Crossword - February 24, 2026

1. Goosebumps-inducing

6. Buddy, informally

7. Rub off, as pencil markings

8. Enjoys a quiet weekend morning, perhaps

9. David Szalay novel that won the 2025 Booker Prize

1. Section of a bookcase

2. Color similar to salmon that's also named for a sea creature

3. Leave speechless

4. Gets out of bed

5. "Uff-da!"