Firing up the Washington Post’s daily crossword is a classic ritual, but it can be a real brain-bender. Whether you’re a seasoned solver or just getting started, some days the clues (and that tricky theme!) just don’t click. Since the WaPo daily can be tough sometimes, solving it can be quite a challenge. If you’ve found yourself stuck on a few answers, you’ve come to the right guide
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Hints for November 4, 2025
1 Across: Blue Ribbon lager– Starts with “ P ”
6 Across: Source of some memes – Starts with “ I ”
11 Across : Sandwich known by its initials – Starts with “ B ”
14 Across: Shady Picnic Spot – Starts with “ A ”
15 Across: Stop – Starts with “ C ”
16 Across : Use oars – Starts with “ R ”
17 Across: Belt taken with lime and salt – Starts with “ T ”
19 Across: Here, en francais – Starts with “ I ”
20 Across: Slotted fasteners – Starts with “ H ”
21 Across: Useful connections – Starts with “ I “
22 Across: To be, en español – Starts with “ E “
24 Across: Challenge for an antsy toddler – Starts with “ S “
28 Across: Mapped biological sequence – Starts with “ G”
31 Across: Specs – Starts with “ I”
32 Across: Revise, as text – Starts with “ A”
33 Across: Numerous – Starts with “ M”
35 Across : Poet’s “by way of” – Starts with “ T “
38 Across: Jaguar competitor – Starts with “ B “
39 Across: Problematic backward pass in football – Starts with “ B “
42 Across: As __ usual – Starts with “ P “
43 Across: Simple – Starts with “ E “
45 Across: Fix, at the vet – Starts with “ S “
46 Across: Piano exercise – Starts with “ E “
48 Across: One measurement of a rectangle – Starts with “ W “
50 Across: Owie – Starts with “ B “
51 Across: *Spotted pattern on faux fur, say – Starts with “ L “
55 Across : Marketing dept. employee – Starts with “ A “
56 Across : [facepalm] – Starts with “ O “
57 Across : Beers like Smooth Hoperator, briefly – Starts with “ I “
61 Across: Satirist’s gift – Starts with “ W “
62 Across: Close call in a race, or what the answer to each starred clue has – Starts with “ P “
66 Across: Unspecified degree – Starts with “ N “
67 Across: Jaguar competitor – Starts with “ L “
68 Across : Inspirational word or phrase – Starts with “ M “
69 Across: Reluctant to socialize – Starts with “ S “
70 Across: Simply be – Starts with “ E “
71 Across: Actor/activist Davis – Starts with “ O “
1 Down: Off the beaten __ – Starts with “P”
2 Down: Length × 48-Across, for a rectangle – Starts with “A”
3 Down: Patio cookouts, casually – Starts with “B”
4 Down: “Grub’s up!” – Starts with “S”
5 Down: Prefix with -athlon – Starts with “T”
6 Down: Terse turndown – Starts with “I”
7 Down: Soccer star Lionel – Starts with “M”
8 Down: “Oh, come on!” – Starts with “G”
9 Down: GI show gp. – Starts with “U”
10 Down: Give an exam again – Starts with “R”
11 Down: Spot to order bangers and mash – Starts with “B”
12 Down: Train that makes lots of stops – Starts with “L”
13 Down: Spin, as a baton – Starts with “T”
18 Down: With fewer calories, on a label – Starts with “L”
23 Down: “Pronto!” – Starts with “S”
25 Down: Film buff’s online resource – Starts with “I”
26 Down: Doofus – Starts with “N”
27 Down: Spanish painter Francisco – Starts with “G”
28 Down: “Welcome Back, Kotter” actor Kaplan – Starts with “G”
29 Down: Stone of “Poor Things” – Starts with “E”
30 Down: Interesting enough for the front page, say – Starts with “N”
33 Down: Hybrid grad program for physician-scientists – Starts with “M”
34 Down: Loose __ goose – Starts with “A”
36 Down: Start over – Starts with “R”
37 Down: Dunk Club cookie – Starts with “O”
40 Down: Subj. for Neil deGrasse Tyson – Starts with “A”
41 Down: Low-level worker – Starts with “P”
44 Down: “Eek!” – Starts with “Y”
47 Down: Big name in pizza snacks – Starts with “T”
49 Down: Make a pattern using light and shade – Starts with “D”
50 Down: Punch, slangily – Starts with “B”
51 Down: Mower targets – Starts with “L”
52 Down: “The Buccaneers” writer Wharton – Starts with “E”
53 Down: Exec. branch head – Starts with “P”
54 Down: Hen’s perch – Starts with “R”
58 Down: Cherry centers – Starts with “P”
59 Down: Sparkling Italian wine – Starts with “A”
60 Down: Croc, e.g. – Starts with “S”
63 Down: Malicious spell – Starts with “H”
64 Down: __Clean: stain remover – Starts with “O”
65 Down: Texter’s “I’d say” – Starts with “I”
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 4, 2025
1 Across: Blue Ribbon lager – PABST
6 Across: Source of some memes – IMGUR
11 Across: Sandwich known by its initials – BLT
14 Across: Shady Picnic Spot – ARBOR
15 Across: Stop – CEASE
16 Across: Use oars – ROW
17 Across: Belt taken with lime and salt – TEQUILASHOT
19 Across: Here, en francais – ICI
20 Across: Slotted fasteners – HASP
21 Across: Useful connections – INS
22 Across: To be, en español – ESTAR
24 Across: Challenge for an antsy toddler – SITTINGSTILL
28 Across: Mapped biological sequence – GENOME
31 Across: Specks – IOTAS
32 Across: Revise, as text – AMEND
33 Across: Numerous – MANY
35 Across: Poet’s “by way of” – THRO
38 Across: Jaguar competitor – BMW
39 Across: Problematic backward pass in football – BADSNAP
42 Across: As __ usual – PER
43 Across: Simple – EASY
45 Across: Fix, at the vet – SPAY
46 Across: Piano exercise – ETUDE
48 Across: One measurement of a rectangle – WIDTH
50 Across: Owie – BOOBOO
51 Across: *Spotted pattern on faux fur, say – LEOPARDPRINT
55 Across: Marketing dept. employee – ADREP
56 Across: [facepalm] – OOF
57 Across: Beers like Smooth Hoperator, briefly – IPAS
61 Across: Satirist’s gift – WIT
62 Across: Close call in a race, or what the answer to each starred clue has – PHOTOFINISH
66 Across: Unspecified degree – NTH
67 Across: Jaguar competitor – LEXUS
68 Across: Inspirational word or phrase – MOTTO
69 Across: Reluctant to socialize – SHY
70 Across: Simply be – EXIST
71 Across: Actor/activist Davis – OSSIE
1 Down: Off the beaten __ – PATH
2 Down: Length × 48-Across, for a rectangle – AREA
3 Down: Patio cookouts, casually – BBQS
4 Down: “Grub’s up!” – SOUPSON
5 Down: Prefix with -athlon – TRI
6 Down: Terse turndown – ICANT
7 Down: Soccer star Lionel – MESSI
8 Down: “Oh, come on!” – GAH
9 Down: GI show gp. – USO
10 Down: Give an exam again – RETEST
11 Down: Spot to order bangers and mash – BRITISHPUB
12 Down: Train that makes lots of stops – LOCAL
13 Down: Spin, as a baton – TWIRL
18 Down: With fewer calories, on a label – LITE
23 Down: “Pronto!” – STAT
25 Down: Film buff’s online resource – IMDB
26 Down: Doofus – NINNY
27 Down: Spanish painter Francisco – GOYA
28 Down: “Welcome Back, Kotter” actor Kaplan – GABE
29 Down: Stone of “Poor Things” – EMMA
30 Down: Interesting enough for the front page, say – NEWSWORTHY
33 Down: Hybrid grad program for physician-scientists – MOPHD
34 Down: Loose __ goose – ASA
36 Down: Start over – REDO
37 Down: Dunk Club cookie – OREO
40 Down: Subj. for Neil deGrasse Tyson – ASTR
41 Down: Low-level worker – PEON
44 Down: “Eek!” – YIPE
47 Down: Big name in pizza snacks – TOTINOS
49 Down: Make a pattern using light and shade – DAPPLE
50 Down: Punch, slangily – BIFF
51 Down: Mower targets – LAWNS
52 Down: “The Buccaneers” writer Wharton – EDITH
53 Down: Exec. branch head – POTUS
54 Down: Hen’s perch – ROOST
58 Down: Cherry centers – PITS
59 Down: Sparkling Italian wine – ASTI
60 Down: Croc, e.g. – SHOE
63 Down: Malicious spell – HEX
64 Down: __Clean: stain remover – OXI
65 Down: Texter’s “I’d say” – IMO
Today’s Washington Post crossword hits a nice balance between clever and accessible. The theme clues play off each other cleanly, with a few modern pop-culture touches that keep it fresh. The grid flows well with no awkward fill or obscure trivia, and the starred entries tie together in a satisfying way once you spot the link. Overall, a smooth, midweek-level puzzle that rewards attention without overcomplicating things.
You can also checkout today’s answers for other Crossword puzzles below:
- NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- LA Times Mini Crossword
- USA Today Crossword Hints and Answers
How to Play Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Puzzle
You can play the daily crossword for free on the Washington Post’s website under their “Games” section.
- Choose a Clue: Click on any clue in the “Across” or “Down” lists.
- Enter Your Answer: The corresponding squares in the grid will be highlighted. Type your answer. The cursor will automatically move to the next square.
- Switch Directions: You can press the spacebar or click a square a second time to toggle between “Across” and “Down.”
- Check Your Work: You can press the “Check” or “Reveal” feature if you get truly stuck.
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