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 5, 2025
1 Across: Name in fairy tales – Starts with “ G “
6 Across: Tropical fruit tree – Starts with “ P “
12 Across: Occupant of a virtual city – Starts with “ S “
15 Across: Ancient Greek region of Asia Minor – Starts with “ I “
16 Across: Anxious feeling – Starts with “ U “
17 Across: “Rules __ rules” – Starts with “ A “
18 Across: “Little chance of finishing soon” – Starts with “ N “
20 Across: “Made me giggle!” – Starts with “ L “
21 Across: First place? – Starts with “ E “
22 Across: Afore – Starts with “ E “
23 Across: Musical group – Starts with “ B “
24 Across: Cards swiped at work – Starts with “ I “
25 Across: Chicken soup or ginger tea – Starts with “ C “
29 Across: Accessibility law, for short – Starts with “ A “
30 Across: Indent key – Starts with “ T “
31 Across: Erupt – Starts with “ S “
32 Across: Line of mountains – Starts with “ R “
34 Across: Hoppy beer – Starts with “ I “
37 Across: Lake that feeds the Mississippi River – Starts with “ I “
41 Across: Performer who often plays a protagonist’s best friend – Starts with “ C “
44 Across: “That’d be swell” – Starts with “ H “
45 Across: Burst – Starts with “ P “
46 Across: Jumps – Starts with “ L “
47 Across: “__ got a situation here” – Starts with “ W “
49 Across: With 66-Down, pronoun pair – Starts with “ S “
51 Across: Rested in a chair – Starts with “ S “
52 Across: Without wheat, rye, or barley – Starts with “ G “
56 Across: Café __ leche – Starts with “ C “
57 Across: Ginger cookie – Starts with “ S “
58 Across: Run out of battery – Starts with “ D “
59 Across: Introduce to solid food, say – Starts with “ W “
61 Across: Stir-fry pan – Starts with “ W “
62 Across: Triple-decker lunch, or what can be found in 18-, 25-, 41-, and 52-Across – Starts with “ C “
67 Across: Contacts on Discord, e.g. – Starts with “ I “
68 Across: Accept a staff position – Starts with “ H “
69 Across: Magic lamp dweller – Starts with “ G “
70 Across: __ culpa – Starts with “ M “
71 Across: Go too far with – Starts with “ O “
72 Across: Mystery writers’ award – Starts with “ E “
1 Down: Negroni liquor – Starts with “ G “
2 Down: Small resident of the Hundred Acre Wood – Starts with “ R “
3 Down: “That was exhausting!” – Starts with “ I “
4 Down: Babysits – Starts with “ M “
5 Down: Whipped up – Starts with “ M “
6 Down: Many a dad joke – Starts with “ P “
7 Down: Photographer Adams – Starts with “ A “
8 Down: Strange – Starts with “ W “
9 Down: Beepers – Starts with “ P “
10 Down: Firepit residue – Starts with “ A “
11 Down: Rainy – Starts with “ W “
12 Down: Light lunch – Starts with “ S “
13 Down: Dramatic device – Starts with “ I “
14 Down: Rummikub action – Starts with “ M “
19 Down: Tawantinsuyu resident – Starts with “ I “
23 Down: Watch out for – Starts with “ B “
24 Down: The Potato State – Starts with “ I “
26 Down: Memorial piece – Starts with “ O “
27 Down: __ Games: Fortnite developer – Starts with “ E “
28 Down: Guts – Starts with “ M “
29 Down: Eyebrow shape – Starts with “ A “
30 Down: Dishes for a dollhouse social – Starts with “ T “
33 Down: Became an adult – Starts with “ G “
35 Down: __ squad – Starts with “ P “
36 Down: Preferring platonic relationships, informally – Starts with “ A “
38 Down: Cast iron coat – Starts with “ S “
39 Down: House coverage network – Starts with “ C “
40 Down: Mgr.’s right hand – Starts with “ A “
42 Down: Shoreline recess – Starts with “ C “
43 Down: Church recess – Starts with “ A “
48 Down: Survive – Starts with “ E “
50 Down: Axed – Starts with “ H “
52 Down: Garden figure – Starts with “ G “
53 Down: Coconut milk noodle soup – Starts with “ L
54 Down: __-optic cable – Starts with “ F “
55 Down: Patch, as a lawn – Starts with “ R “
56 Down: Spoke like a crow – Starts with “ C “
57 Down: Triathlon part – Starts with “ S “
60 Down: Border – Starts with “ E “
62 Down: Margaret of “Fire Island” – Starts with “ C “
63 Down: Arwen player Tyler – Starts with “ L “
64 Down: “So that’s __?” – Starts with “ A “
65 Down: Spy org. – Starts with “ C “
66 Down: See 49-Across – Starts with “ H “
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 5, 2025
1 Across: Name in fairy tales – GRIM
6 Across: Tropical fruit tree – PAWPAW
12 Across: Occupant of a virtual city – SIM
15 Across: Ancient Greek region of Asia Minor – IONIA
16 Across: Anxious feeling – UNEASE
17 Across: “Rules __ rules” – ARE
18 Across: “Little chance of finishing soon” – NOENDINSIGHT
20 Across: “Made me giggle!” – LOL
21 Across: First place? – EDEN
22 Across: Afore – ERE
23 Across: Musical group – BAND
24 Across: Cards swiped at work – IDS
25 Across: Chicken soup or ginger tea – COLDREMEDY
29 Across: Accessibility law, for short – ADA
30 Across: Indent key – TAB
31 Across: Erupt – SPEW
32 Across: Line of mountains – RANGE
34 Across: Hoppy beer – IPA
37 Across: Lake that feeds the Mississippi River – ITASCA
41 Across: Performer who often plays a protagonist’s best friend – CHARACTERACTRESS
44 Across: “That’d be swell” – HOPESO
45 Across: Burst – POP
46 Across: Jumps – LEAPS
47 Across: “__ got a situation here” – WEVE
49 Across: With 66-Down, pronoun pair – SHE
51 Across: Rested in a chair – SAT
52 Across: Without wheat, rye, or barley – GLUTENFREE
56 Across: Café __ leche – CON
57 Across: Ginger cookie – SNAP
58 Across: Run out of battery – DIE
59 Across: Introduce to solid food, say – WEAN
61 Across: Stir-fry pan – WOK
62 Across: Triple-decker lunch, or what can be found in 18-, 25-, 41-, and 52-Across – CLUBSANDWICH
67 Across: Contacts on Discord, e.g. – IMS
68 Across: Accept a staff position – HIREON
69 Across: Magic lamp dweller – GENIE
70 Across: __ culpa – MEA
71 Across: Go too far with – OVERDO
72 Across: Mystery writers’ award – EDGAR
1 Down: Negroni liquor – GIN
2 Down: Small resident of the Hundred Acre Wood – ROO
3 Down: “That was exhausting!” – INEEDANAP
4 Down: Babysits – MINDS
5 Down: Whipped up – MADE
6 Down: Many a dad joke – PUN
7 Down: Photographer Adams – ANSEL
8 Down: Strange – WEIRD
9 Down: Beepers – PAGERS
10 Down: Firepit residue – ASH
11 Down: Rainy – WET
12 Down: Light lunch – SALAD
13 Down: Dramatic device – IRONY
14 Down: Rummikub action – MELD
19 Down: Tawantinsuyu resident – INCA
23 Down: Watch out for – BEWARE
24 Down: The Potato State – IDAHO
26 Down: Memorial piece – OBIT
27 Down: __ Games: Fortnite developer – EPIC
28 Down: Guts – METTLE
29 Down: Eyebrow shape – ARCH
30 Down: Dishes for a dollhouse social – TEASET
33 Down: Became an adult – GREWUP
35 Down: __ squad – PEP
36 Down: Preferring platonic relationships, informally – ARO
38 Down: Cast iron coat – SEASONING
39 Down: House coverage network – CSPAN
40 Down: Mgr.’s right hand – ASST
42 Down: Shoreline recess – COVE
43 Down: Church recess – APSE
48 Down: Survive – ENDURE
50 Down: Axed – HEWN
52 Down: Garden figure – GNOME
53 Down: Coconut milk noodle soup – LAKSA
54 Down: __-optic cable – FIBER
55 Down: Patch, as a lawn – RESOD
56 Down: Spoke like a crow – CAWED
57 Down: Triathlon part – SWIM
60 Down: Border – EDGE
62 Down: Margaret of “Fire Island” – CHO
63 Down: Arwen player Tyler – LIV
64 Down: “So that’s __?” – ANO
65 Down: Spy org. – CIA
66 Down: See 49-Across – HER
Today’s Washington Post crossword is sharp and concept-driven. The theme clicks once you notice the layered construction, and it lands with a clever visual payoff. The fill feels clean, with a mix of classic crossword staples and a few modern entries that keep things lively. Difficulty sits right in the sweet spot for a weekday, engaging but never frustrating. Overall, a well-constructed and satisfying solve.
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
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- Check Your Work: You can press the “Check” or “Reveal” feature if you get truly stuck.
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