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 8, 2025

Across Clues ➡️

  • 1 Across: Advice to someone who’s about to blow? – Starts with “ M “
  • 10 Across: Applications – Starts with “ U “
  • 14 Across: Good-looking? – Starts with “ I “
  • 16 Across: Patriots quarterback Drake – Starts with “ M “
  • 17 Across: It’s the thought that counts – Starts with “ M “
  • 18 Across: Card dealer? – Starts with “ A “
  • 19 Across: Caribou relative – Starts with “ E “
  • 20 Across: Number in brackets – Starts with “ S “
  • 21 Across: Like Santa Fe, among U.S. capitals – Starts with “ O “
  • 23 Across: Ran out of juice – Starts with “ D “
  • 25 Across: Oil formations – Starts with “ S “
  • 27 Across: Tool in a shed – Starts with “ H “
  • 28 Across: Biblical son of Seth – Starts with “ E “
  • 30 Across: Drew – Starts with “ L “
  • 31 Across: Dendriform Tolkien character – Starts with “ E “
  • 32 Across: Choose – Starts with “O “
  • 34 Across: Challenges for students and senators – Starts with “ M “
  • 36 Across: Toast types – Starts with “ G “
  • 39 Across: Exercise named for a physiologist – Starts with “ B “
  • 40 Across: Get even – Starts with “ L “
  • 42 Across: Fan’s request – Starts with “ P “
  • 43 Across: Suffix with origin or liquid – Starts with “ A “
  • 44 Across: “__ gusto”: “Pleased to meet you” – Starts with “ M “
  • 46 Across: Ceremony – Starts with “ P “
  • 49 Across: Dwelling for some modern nomads – Starts with “ V “
  • 50 Across: __ price – Starts with “ A “
  • 52 Across: Slander, e.g. – Starts with “ T “
  • 54 Across: Eurasian weasel – Starts with “ E “
  • 56 Across: Snitch – Starts with “ N “
  • 58 Across: Former capital of Brazil – Starts with “ R “
  • 59 Across: Type of PED – Starts with “ R “
  • 60 Across: Asset turned liability? – Starts with “ R “
  • 63 Across: Bit of critique – Starts with “ N “
  • 64 Across: Structure installed to annoy a neighbor – Starts with “ S “
  • 65 Across: Ambulance team: Abbr. – Starts with “ E “
  • 66 Across: “Absolutely relatable behavior right there” – Starts with “ A “

Down Clues ⬇️

  • 1 Down: Performed silently – Starts with “ M “
  • 2 Down: Most widespread species of penguin – Starts with “ A “
  • 3 Down: Puzzle invented by Tetsuya Miyamoto – Starts with “ K “
  • 4 Down: Celebrate Eid al-Fitr, e.g. – Starts with “ E “
  • 5 Down: “Sadly … ” – Starts with “ A “
  • 6 Down: Bits of trickery – Starts with “ W “
  • 7 Down: “Please tell me the shower’s available” – Starts with “ I “
  • 8 Down: Show place – Starts with “ S “
  • 9 Down: Word with single or home – Starts with “ H “
  • 10 Down: Question from a troll – Starts with “ U “
  • 11 Down: “Twinsies!” – Starts with “ S “
  • 12 Down: Gander-herding call? – Starts with “ E “
  • 13 Down: Volleyball teams, e.g. – Starts with “ S “
  • 15 Down: Overcome, in a way – Starts with “ C “
  • 22 Down: Experience that might include hallucinations – Starts with “ L “
  • 24 Down: Lorna __ – Starts with “ D “
  • 26 Down: Home, informally – Starts with “ C “
  • 29 Down: Alma mater of Stacey Abrams – Starts with “ S “
  • 33 Down: Formal bottoms – Starts with “ T “
  • 35 Down: Park with a reproduction torii gate and stave church – Starts with ” E “
  • 36 Down: Comment when things are heating up – Starts with “ G “
  • 37 Down: Protection when things are heating up – Starts with “ O “
  • 38 Down: Draw (into) – Starts with “ S “
  • 40 Down: Cox of “Orange Is the New Black” – Starts with “ L “
  • 41 Down: “About that … ” – Starts with “ T “
  • 45 Down: Mindlessly – Starts with “ O “
  • 47 Down: “One Day at a Time” star – Starts with “ M “
  • 48 Down: Royals prospect? – Starts with “ P “
  • 51 Down: Light that never stops? – Starts with “ G “
  • 53 Down: Bags often given as swag – Starts with “ T “
  • 55 Down: Time to beware – Starts with “ I “
  • 57 Down: Feature of some bookstores – Starts with “ C “
  • 61 Down: Celebratory Greek cry – Starts with “ O “
  • 62 Down: Goal for some night sch. students – Starts with “ G “

Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 8, 2025

  • 1 Across: Advice to someone who’s about to blow? — MAKEAWISH

  • 10 Across: Applications — USES

  • 14 Across: Good-looking? — IDEALISTIC

  • 16 Across: Patriots quarterback Drake — MAYE

  • 17 Across: It’s the thought that counts — MENTALMATH

  • 18 Across: Card dealer? — AMEX

  • 19 Across: Caribou relative — ELK

  • 20 Across: Number in brackets — SEED

  • 21 Across: Like Santa Fe, among U.S. capitals — OLDEST

  • 23 Across: Ran out of juice — DIED

  • 25 Across: Oil formations — SLICKS

  • 27 Across: Tool in a shed — HOE

  • 28 Across: Biblical son of Seth — ENOS

  • 30 Across: Drew — LURED

  • 31 Across: Dendriform Tolkien character — ENT

  • 32 Across: Choose — OPT

  • 34 Across: Challenges for students and senators — MIDTERMS

  • 36 Across: Toast types — GONERS

  • 39 Across: Exercise named for a physiologist — BURPEE

  • 40 Across: Get even — LEVELOUT

  • 42 Across: Fan’s request — PIC

  • 43 Across: Suffix with origin or liquid — ATE

  • 44 Across: “__ gusto”: “Pleased to meet you” — MUCHO

  • 46 Across: Ceremony — POM

  • 49 Across: Dwelling for some modern nomads — VAN

  • 50 Across: __ price — ASKING

  • 52 Across: Slander, e.g. — TORT

  • 54 Across: Eurasian weasel — ERMINE

  • 56 Across: Snitch — NARC

  • 58 Across: Former capital of Brazil — RIO

  • 59 Across: Type of PED — ROID

  • 60 Across: Asset turned liability? — ROGUEAGENT

  • 63 Across: Bit of critique — NOTE

  • 64 Across: Structure installed to annoy a neighbor — SPITFENCE

  • 65 Across: Ambulance team: Abbr. — EMTS

  • 66 Across: “Absolutely relatable behavior right there” — ASONEDOES

  • 1 Down: Performed silently — MIMED

  • 2 Down: Most widespread species of penguin — ADELIE

  • 3 Down: Puzzle invented by Tetsuya Miyamoto — KENKEN

  • 4 Down: Celebrate Eid al-Fitr, e.g. — EAT

  • 5 Down: “Sadly … ” — ALAS

  • 6 Down: Bits of trickery — WILES

  • 7 Down: “Please tell me the shower’s available” — ISMELL

  • 8 Down: Show place — STADIUM

  • 9 Down: Word with single or home — HIT

  • 10 Down: Question from a troll — UMAD

  • 11 Down: “Twinsies!” — SAMEHERE

  • 12 Down: Gander-herding call? — EYESONME

  • 13 Down: Volleyball teams, e.g. — SEXTETS

  • 15 Down: Overcome, in a way — CHOKEDUP

  • 22 Down: Experience that might include hallucinations — LSDTRIP

  • 24 Down: Lorna __ — DOONE

  • 26 Down: Home, informally — CRIB

  • 29 Down: Alma mater of Stacey Abrams — SPELMAN

  • 33 Down: Formal bottoms — TROUSERS

  • 35 Down: Park with a reproduction torii gate and stave church — EPCOT

  • 36 Down: Comment when things are heating up — GETAROOM

  • 37 Down: Protection when things are heating up — OVENMITT

  • 38 Down: Draw (into) — SUCK

  • 40 Down: Cox of “Orange Is the New Black” — LAVERNE

  • 41 Down: “About that … ” — THINGIS

  • 45 Down: Mindlessly — ONAUTO

  • 47 Down: “One Day at a Time” star — MORENO

  • 48 Down: Royals prospect? — PRINCE

  • 51 Down: Light that never stops? — GREEN

  • 53 Down: Bags often given as swag — TOTES

  • 55 Down: Time to beware — IDES

  • 57 Down: Feature of some bookstores — CAFE

  • 61 Down: Celebratory Greek cry — OPA

  • 62 Down: Goal for some night sch. students — GED

Today’s Washington Post crossword is crisp and balanced, with a theme that unfolds neatly and rewards pattern recognition. The fill feels modern but grounded, avoiding awkward abbreviations or dated slang. Cluing leans clever without being opaque, giving solvers that steady rhythm of small wins. Overall, a clean, thoughtful construction that makes for an engaging weekend 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

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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