Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for June 17, 2025? Our guide is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle—quick to solve but just as rewarding. Perfect for word enthusiasts who want a fun challenge without the time commitment of a full-sized crossword, it’s available both in print and online for solvers of all skill levels.
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1A Boston Brahmin types NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Boston (noun)
- The capital and most populous city of Massachusetts, known as a key hub for banking and financial industries.
Answer:
[spoiler]WASPS[/spoiler]
6A Look forward to NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Forward (adverb)
- In the direction of progress in time, sequence, or intensity
- Toward the front part of a ship or the front section of an aircraft
Answer:
[spoiler]AWAIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Forward (verb)
- To pass along or dispatch something from one place to the next stop during its journey
7A Stock market bounceback NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stock (noun)
- The grip or rear part of a firearm, such as a rifle, shotgun, or handgun, or a structural part of heavy weaponry
- The goods or inventory that a store currently has available for sale
Answer:
[spoiler]RALLY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Stock (adjective)
- Commonplace or cliché due to frequent use
- Commonly available or frequently sold and used
8A Whimsically amusing NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Whimsically (adverb)
- In a playful, imaginative, or quirky way
Answer:
[spoiler]DROLL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Amusing (adjective)
- Entertaining or enjoyable in a lighthearted manner
- Causing laughter or providing fun
9A Hearing or sight NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hearing (noun)
- The act of listening carefully or attentively
- A chance to present your viewpoint or give testimony
Answer:
[spoiler]SENSE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Hearing (adjective)
- Having the ability to detect or respond to sound
1D Voting districts NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Voting (noun)
- The process of making a decision or expressing a preference by tallying the number of supporters for each option.
Answer:
[spoiler]WARDS[/spoiler]
2D “Oh, I’m well ___!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Well (adverb)
- In a way that provides benefit or is advantageous
- Properly, satisfactorily, or to a high standard (commonly used in compound forms; “good” is a nonstandard variation)
Answer:
[spoiler]AWARE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Well (adjective)
- Having a positive or successful outcome
- Healthy, especially after recovering from sickness or injury
3D Establishment offering chemical treatments NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Establishment (noun)
- A group of people, departments, or officials responsible for managing or overseeing an organization or system
- An institution or organization created for a particular goal or function
Answer:
[spoiler]SALON[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Offering (noun)
- A donation or contribution, especially to a church or charitable cause
- Something presented or proposed, such as a suggestion, bid, or gift
4D Contents of a box labeled SMTWTFS NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Contents (noun)
- A list showing the sections (like chapters or articles) of a book and the page numbers where they begin
- All the items or materials contained within something, typically referred to in plural
Answer:
[spoiler]PILLS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Labeled (adjective)
- Marked or identified with a tag, label, or written description
5D Focus of Vogue and Elle NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Focus (verb)
- To come into clear view or become sharp in appearance
- To concentrate attention or effort on a particular subject or task
Answer:
[spoiler]STYLE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Focus (noun)
- The act of directing attention or energy toward something specific
- A particular area of importance or emphasis
