NYT Mini Crossword Answers and Clues – June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025: Looking for a quick brain teaser? Today’s New York Times Mini Crossword featured clues that leaned into elite and refined themes—from Boston Brahmins to high fashion. If you’re stuck or just want to check your work, here are the answers:

🟦 Across Clues & Answers:

• 1A: Boston Brahmin types – WASPS
• 6A: Look forward to – AWAIT
• 7A: Stock market bounceback – RALLY
• 8A: Whimsically amusing – DROLL
• 9A: Hearing or sight – SENSE

🟨 Down Clues & Answers:

• 1D: Voting districts – WARDS
• 2D: “Oh, I’m well ___!” – AWARE
• 3D: Establishment offering chemical treatments – SALON
• 4D: Contents of a box labeled SMTWTFS – PILLS
• 5D: Focus of Vogue and Elle – STYLE

Whether you’re breezing through these or need a little nudge, the Mini is a fun daily dose of wordplay. If you’re tackling Wordle, Strands, or Connections, check out NYT Games or puzzle help pages like CNET’s for more clues and hints.