Across
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| 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
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| 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 |