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. Here are hints and answers for today’s Washington Post (LA Times) Daily crossword puzzle.

Today's Washington Post/LA Times Daily Crossword Answers – December 10, 2025 - 1

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Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Hints for November 7, 2025

Across Clues ➡️

  • 1 Across: __ committee – Starts with “ A “
  • 6 Across: Soak (up), as gravy – Starts with “ S “
  • 9 Across: 34-Across lines – Starts with “ R “
  • 14 Across: Statement of beliefs – Starts with “ C “
  • 15 Across: Homer’s tee – Starts with “ T “
  • 16 Across: Top monk – Starts with “ A “
  • 17 Across: *Comments – Starts with “ T “
  • 19 Across: *Seasonal malady – Starts with “ F “
  • 20 Across: Resort destination – Starts with “ S “
  • 21 Across: Attend without an invitation – Starts with “ C “
  • 22 Across: Sacred object – Starts with “ T “
  • 23 Across: Full of frills – Starts with “ L “
  • 24 Across: “Ain’t it the truth!” – Starts with “ A “
  • 26 Across: *Kinda-sorta – Starts with “ D “
  • 29 Across: *Blacken on the grill – Starts with “ C “
  • 32 Across: Happening – Starts with “ E “
  • 33 Across: Plaintiffs – Starts with “ S “
  • 34 Across: GPS display – Starts with “ M “
  • 36 Across: Zero, for Aryna Sabalenka – Starts with “ L “
  • 37 Across: Bug __ – Starts with “ S “
  • 38 Across: Lion locks – Starts with “ M “
  • 39 Across: Fib – Starts with “ L “
  • 40 Across: Archaeologist’s find – Starts with “ S “
  • 41 Across: Adjoining hotel rooms – Starts with “ S “
  • 42 Across: *Mimic’s talent – Starts with “ D “
  • 44 Across: *American Girl buy – Starts with “ D “
  • 45 Across: Theme park attraction – Starts with “ R “
  • 46 Across: The “S” of NSFW – Starts with “ S “
  • 47 Across: Home of Himeji Castle – Starts with “ J “
  • 50 Across: Mocking tribute – Starts with “ R “
  • 52 Across: “Shame on you!” – Starts with “ T “
  • 55 Across: Only coastal city in Jordan – Starts with “ A “
  • 56 Across: Focused and feeling unstoppable, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues – Starts with “ I “
  • 58 Across: Staff writing – Starts with “ M “
  • 59 Across: Overalls component – Starts with “ B “
  • 60 Across: “In your dreams!” – Starts with “ N “
  • 61 Across: Pancake quantity – Starts with “ B “
  • 62 Across: Place for pigs – Starts with “ S “
  • 63 Across: “Hello” and “Bye Bye Bye” – Starts with “ S “

Down Clues ⬇️

  • 1 Down: Does something – Starts with “ A “
  • 2 Down: Faucet annoyance – Starts with “ D “
  • 3 Down: Goddess whose symbol is a peacock – Starts with “ H “
  • 4 Down: Poem of praise – Starts with “ O “
  • 5 Down: Company whose symbol is a peacock – Starts with “ C “
  • 6 Down: Many a shelter animal – Starts with “ S “
  • 7 Down: Hardy trees – Starts with “ O “
  • 8 Down: Press on – Starts with “ P “
  • 9 Down: Roof supports – Starts with “ R “
  • 10 Down: Like plum tomatoes – Starts with “ O “
  • 11 Down: Be up against – Starts with “ A “
  • 12 Down: Top of many an indoor stadium – Starts with “ D “
  • 13 Down: Acronym on some educational toys – Starts with “ S “
  • 18 Down: __ supports – Starts with “ A “
  • 23 Down: Security checkpoint formation – Starts with “ L “
  • 25 Down: Steenburgen of “Parenthood” – Starts with “ M “
  • 26 Down: “Hi-ho, the derry-o” setting – Starts with “ D “
  • 27 Down: Bypass – Starts with “ A “
  • 28 Down: “In your dreams!” – Starts with “ N “
  • 29 Down: B-baller Steph – Starts with “ C “
  • 30 Down: Common accumulation during vacation – Starts with “ E “
  • 31 Down: Cost – Starts with “ R “
  • 33 Down: Pork slab on the grill – Starts with “ S “
  • 35 Down: Small sound – Starts with “ P “
  • 37 Down: Garden structure – Starts with “ S “
  • 38 Down: Moscow __: ginger beer drink – Starts with “ M “
  • 40 Down: À la Florentine green – Starts with “ S “
  • 41 Down: Makes less harsh – Starts with “ S “
  • 43 Down: Language spoken in 55-Across – Starts with “ A “
  • 44 Down: 100-meter race, e.g. – Starts with “ D “
  • 46 Down: Didn’t help – Starts with “ S”
  • 47 Down: Door __ – Starts with “ J “
  • 48 Down: Sea blue – Starts with “ A “
  • 49 Down: Days of yore – Starts with “ P “
  • 51 Down: “Right away, boss!” – Starts with “ O “
  • 52 Down: 34-Across dot – Starts with “ T “
  • 53 Down: Minor setback – Starts with “ S “
  • 54 Down: A minor and A major – Starts with “ K “
  • 57 Down: Where the wild things are – Starts with “ Z “

Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 7, 2025

  • 1 Across: __ committee – ADHOC

  • 6 Across: Soak (up), as gravy – SOP

  • 9 Across: 34-Across lines – ROADS

  • 14 Across: Statement of beliefs – CREDO

  • 15 Across: Homer’s tee – TAU

  • 16 Across: Top monk – ABBOT

  • 17 Across: *Comments – TIREMARKS

  • 19 Across: *Seasonal malady – FLUME

  • 20 Across: Resort destination – SPA

  • 21 Across: Attend without an invitation – CRASH

  • 22 Across: Sacred object – TOTEM

  • 23 Across: Full of frills – LACY

  • 24 Across: “Ain’t it the truth!” – AMEN

  • 26 Across: *Kinda-sorta – DANISH

  • 29 Across: *Blacken on the grill – CHARGER

  • 32 Across: Happening – EVENT

  • 33 Across: Plaintiffs – SUERS

  • 34 Across: GPS display – MAP

  • 36 Across: Zero, for Aryna Sabalenka – LOVE

  • 37 Across: Bug __ – SPRAY

  • 38 Across: Lion locks – MANE

  • 39 Across: Fib – LIE

  • 40 Across: Archaeologist’s find – SHARD

  • 41 Across: Adjoining hotel rooms – SUITE

  • 42 Across: *Mimic’s talent – DRAPERY

  • 44 Across: *American Girl buy – DOLLOP

  • 45 Across: Theme park attraction – RIDE

  • 46 Across: The “S” of NSFW – SAFE

  • 47 Across: Home of Himeji Castle – JAPAN

  • 50 Across: Mocking tribute – ROAST

  • 52 Across: “Shame on you!” – TS K

  • 55 Across: Only coastal city in Jordan – AQABA

  • 56 Across: Focused and feeling unstoppable, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues – INTHEZONE

  • 58 Across: Staff writing – MUSIC

  • 59 Across: Overalls component – BIB

  • 60 Across: “In your dreams!” – NOWAY

  • 61 Across: Pancake quantity – BATCH

  • 62 Across: Place for pigs – STY

  • 63 Across: “Hello” and “Bye Bye Bye” – SONGS

  • 1 Down: Does something – ACTS

  • 2 Down: Faucet annoyance – DRIP

  • 3 Down: Goddess whose symbol is a peacock – HEAR

  • 4 Down: Poem of praise – ODE

  • 5 Down: Company whose symbol is a peacock – COMCAST

  • 6 Down: Many a shelter animal – STRAY

  • 7 Down: Hardy trees – OAKS

  • 8 Down: Press on – PUSHAHEAD

  • 9 Down: Roof supports – RAFTERS

  • 10 Down: Like plum tomatoes – OBLONG

  • 11 Down: Be up against – ABUT

  • 12 Down: Top of many an indoor stadium – DOME

  • 13 Down: Acronym on some educational toys – STEM

  • 18 Down: __ supports – ARCH

  • 23 Down: Security checkpoint formation – LINE

  • 25 Down: Steenburgen of “Parenthood” – MARY

  • 26 Down: “Hi-ho, the derry-o” setting – DELL

  • 27 Down: Bypass – AVOID

  • 28 Down: “In your dreams!” – NEVER

  • 29 Down: B-baller Steph – CURRY

  • 30 Down: Common accumulation during vacation – EMAIL

  • 31 Down: Cost – RANTO

  • 33 Down: Pork slab on the grill – SPARERIBS

  • 35 Down: Small sound – PEEP

  • 37 Down: Garden structure – SHED

  • 38 Down: Moscow __: ginger beer drink – MULE

  • 40 Down: À la Florentine green – SPINACH

  • 41 Down: Makes less harsh – SOFTENS

  • 43 Down: Language spoken in 55-Across – ARABIC

  • 44 Down: 100-meter race, e.g. – DASH

  • 46 Down: Didn’t help – SATBY

  • 47 Down: Door __ – JAMB

  • 48 Down: Sea blue – AQUA

  • 49 Down: Days of yore – PAST

  • 51 Down: “Right away, boss!” – ONIT

  • 52 Down: 34-Across dot – TOWN

  • 53 Down: Minor setback – SNAG

  • 54 Down: A minor and A major – KEYS

  • 57 Down: Where the wild things are – ZOO

Today’s Washington Post crossword is clean, creative, and tightly built. The theme has a clever central idea that ties the circled entries together in a way that feels earned rather than forced. The fill is smooth with plenty of solid mid-length entries that keep the grid lively. Difficulty lands at a steady mid-level, making it fun for both casual and experienced solvers. A well-balanced and neatly executed puzzle.

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.

  1. Choose a Clue: Click on any clue in the “Across” or “Down” lists.
  2. Enter Your Answer: The corresponding squares in the grid will be highlighted. Type your answer. The cursor will automatically move to the next square.
  3. Switch Directions: You can press the spacebar or click a square a second time to toggle between “Across” and “Down.”
  4. Check Your Work: You can press the “Check” or “Reveal” feature if you get truly stuck.

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