NYT Mini Crossword June 17 hints and answers: Boston Brahmin types explained and solutions

The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 17 is here, and if you got stuck or just want to check your guesses, you are in the right place. The Mini is small but tricky, and some clues today might have made you stop and think. This guide has all the hints and answers to help you out.

Whether you play it for fun or to train your brain every morning, the NYT Mini is a great way to kick off the day. It’s short, sharp and totally free to play. Unlike the full crossword, you don’t need a subscription. But finishing it without help is still a good challenge.

Today’s NYT Mini crossword theme

There is no specific theme in today’s puzzle, but many of the answers felt neat and clever. It used every box in the 5x5 grid, and the clue for 1 Across was probably the trickiest one.

NYT Mini Crossword June 17 hints

If you don’t want the full answers yet, try these small hints to jog your memory.

Across clues

• 1 Across: Boston Brahmin types - Ends with "S"
• 6 Across: Look forward to - Starts with "A"
• 7 Across: Stock market bounceback - Starts with "R"
• 8 Across: Whimsically amusing - Ends with "L"
• 9 Across: Hearing or sight - Ends with "E"

Down clues

• 1 Down: Voting districts - Ends with "S"
• 2 Down: "Oh, I’m well ___!" - Starts with "A"
• 3 Down: Chemical treatments spot - Starts with "S"
• 4 Down: Box labelled SMTWTFS contents - Ends with "S"
• 5 Down: Vogue or Elle focus - Ends with "E"

Across answers

• 1. Across said Boston Brahmin types. The answer is WASPS, which refers to upper-class white Americans often from the Northeast.
• 6. Across was Look forward to, and the answer is AWAIT.
• 7. Across gave us Stock market bounceback, which led to RALLY.
• 8. Across wanted Whimsically amusing, and the answer is DROLL.
• 9. Across was Hearing or sight, both of which are a SENSE.

Down answers

• 1. Down asked for Voting districts, and the answer is WARDS.
• 2. Down gave the quote "Oh, I’m well ___!", which leads to AWARE.
• 3. Down wanted an Establishment offering chemical treatments, and that would be a SALON.
• 4. Down asked about the contents of a box labelled SMTWTFS, which refers to the days of the week. The answer is PILLS, as in a weekly pill organiser.
• 5. Down was Focus of Vogue and Elle, and the correct answer is STYLE.

That’s all for the June 17 Mini. Short and sweet, just the way we like it. Try to beat your time tomorrow.