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 10, 2025

Across Clues ➡️

  • 1 Across: __ rug: small carpet – Starts with “ A “
  • 5 Across: “Cool!” – Starts with “ N “
  • 10 Across: St. Louis landmark – Starts with “ A “
  • 14 Across: Player’s set of cards – Starts with “ H “
  • 15 Across: Peter of “The Maltese Falcon” – Starts with “ L “
  • 16 Across: Spotlight moment in a concert – Starts with “ S “
  • 17 Across: Superhero nemesis, often – Starts with “ E “
  • 19 Across: Antlered deer – Starts with “ S “
  • 20 Across: Radio, TV, newspapers, etc. – Starts with “ M “
  • 21 Across: RR stops – Starts with “ S “
  • 23 Across: Passports, e.g. – Starts with “ I “
  • 24 Across: Massive dark spots in outer space – Starts with “ B “
  • 28 Across: Tapioca source – Starts with “ C “
  • 31 Across: Brewery kilns – Starts with “ O “
  • 34 Across: Athletic gp. for the Blue Devils – Starts with “ A “
  • 35 Across: Egg cells – Starts with “ O “
  • 37 Across: “That is perfect!” – Starts with “ L “
  • 38 Across: Place for a “No Trespassing” sign – Starts with “ P “
  • 42 Across: Move to a different folder, e.g. – Starts with “ R “
  • 43 Across: Schoolyard game – Starts with “ T “
  • 44 Across: Suffix with percent – Starts with “ I “
  • 45 Across: Last Supper question from Judas – Starts with “ I “
  • 46 Across: Beards similar to Vandykes – Starts with “ G “
  • 49 Across: William S. Burroughs work – Starts with “ N “
  • 53 Across: Number of players in Connect Four – Starts with “ T “
  • 55 Across: New York canal – Starts with “ E “
  • 56 Across: Virtuous – Starts with “ M “
  • 60 Across: Partake of – Starts with “ H “
  • 62 Across: Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across – Starts with “ E “
  • 65 Across: Celebrates birthdays – Starts with “ A “
  • 66 Across: Large member of the violin family – Starts with “ C “
  • 67 Across: Dollop – Starts with “ G “
  • 68 Across: Swollen mark – Starts with “ W “
  • 69 Across: Swap – Starts with “ T “
  • 70 Across: Email folder – Starts with “ S “

Down Clues ⬇️

  • 1 Down: Throat-clearing sound – Starts with “ A “
  • 2 Down: Glowing review – Starts with “ R “
  • 3 Down: Oklahoma home of Vance Air Force Base – Starts with “ E “
  • 4 Down: Goes off script – Starts with “ A “
  • 5 Down: Div. for the Phillies – Starts with “ N “
  • 6 Down: Lithium-__ battery – Starts with “ I “
  • 7 Down: Pat down at a security checkpoint – Starts with “ F “
  • 8 Down: Verified fact – Starts with “ T “
  • 9 Down: Binary type of question – Starts with “ Y “
  • 10 Down: Donkey – Starts with “ A “
  • 11 Down: One that takes turns making dinner? – Starts with “ R “
  • 12 Down: Dressed (in) – Starts with “ C “
  • 13 Down: Leaves none for others – Starts with “ H “
  • 18 Down: Fundraising fete – Starts with “ G “
  • 22 Down: Sailboat with one mast – Starts with “ S “
  • 25 Down: “Let’s put it to __”: “Show of hands” – Starts with “ A “
  • 26 Down: Spelunking site – Starts with “ C “
  • 27 Down: Roof projection – Starts with “ E “
  • 28 Down: __ pants: calf-length garment – Starts with “ C “
  • 29 Down: Agricultural measures – Starts with “ A “
  • 30 Down: Work of fiction considered for a Hugo or Nebula Award – Starts with “ S “
  • 32 Down: Book name – Starts with “ T “
  • 33 Down: Eyelid sores – Starts with “ S “
  • 36 Down: Tending (to) – Starts with “ A “
  • 37 Down: Enter one’s user name and password – Starts with “ L “
  • 39 Down: “La Dolce __” – Starts with “ V “
  • 40 Down: Similar – Starts with “ A “
  • 41 Down: Prego competitor – Starts with “ R “
  • 47 Down: Maker of rocket-powered roller skates, in cartoons – Starts with “ A “
  • 48 Down: Suits found on many a beach bum? – Starts with “ T “
  • 50 Down: Not hunched over – Starts with “ E “
  • 51 Down: Renovation project enthusiast, casually – Starts with “ D “
  • 52 Down: “Futurama” captain with one eye and purple hair – Starts with “ L “
  • 53 Down: Spring melt – Starts with “ T “
  • 54 Down: Salary – Starts with “ W “
  • 57 Down: Agitate – Starts with “ R “
  • 58 Down: Short story writer? – Starts with “ A “
  • 59 Down: Pride parade inits. – Starts with “ L “
  • 61 Down: Ballpark fig. – Starts with “ E “
  • 63 Down: Having celebrated many birthdays – Starts with “ O “
  • 64 Down: American writer Edgar Allan __ – Starts with “ P “

Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 10, 2025

  • 1 Across: __ rug: small carpet – AREA

  • 5 Across: “Cool!” – NIFTY

  • 10 Across: St. Louis landmark – ARCH

  • 14 Across: Player’s set of cards – HAND

  • 15 Across: Peter of “The Maltese Falcon” – LORRE

  • 16 Across: Spotlight moment in a concert – SOLO

  • 17 Across: Superhero nemesis, often – EVILGENIUS

  • 19 Across: Antlered deer – STAG

  • 20 Across: Radio, TV, newspapers, etc. – MEDIA

  • 21 Across: RR stops – STNS

  • 23 Across: Passports, e.g. – IDS

  • 24 Across: Massive dark spots in outer space – BLACKHOLES

  • 28 Across: Tapioca source – CASSAVA

  • 31 Across: Brewery kilns – OASTS

  • 34 Across: Athletic gp. for the Blue Devils – ACC

  • 35 Across: Egg cells – OVA

  • 37 Across: “That is perfect!” – LOVEIT

  • 38 Across: Place for a “No Trespassing” sign – PRIVATEPROPERTY

  • 42 Across: Move to a different folder, e.g. – REFILE

  • 43 Across: Schoolyard game – TAG

  • 44 Across: Suffix with percent – ILE

  • 45 Across: Last Supper question from Judas – ISITI

  • 46 Across: Beards similar to Vandykes – GOATEES

  • 49 Across: William S. Burroughs work – NAKEDLUNCH

  • 53 Across: Number of players in Connect Four – TWO

  • 55 Across: New York canal – ERIE

  • 56 Across: Virtuous – MORAL

  • 60 Across: Partake of –

  • 62 Across: Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across – EYEOPENING

  • 65 Across: Celebrates birthdays – AGES

  • 66 Across: Large member of the violin family – CELLO

  • 67 Across: Dollop – GLOB

  • 68 Across: Swollen mark – WELT

  • 69 Across: Swap – TRADE

  • 70 Across: Email folder – SENT

  • 1 Down: Throat-clearing sound – AHEM

  • 2 Down: Glowing review – RAVE

  • 3 Down: Oklahoma home of Vance Air Force Base – ENID

  • 4 Down: Goes off script – ADLIBS

  • 5 Down: Div. for the Phillies – NLE

  • 6 Down: Lithium-__ battery – ION

  • 7 Down: Pat down at a security checkpoint – FRISK

  • 8 Down: Verified fact – TRUTH

  • 9 Down: Binary type of question – YESNO

  • 10 Down: Donkey – ASS

  • 11 Down: One that takes turns making dinner? – ROTIISSERIE

  • 12 Down: Dressed (in) – CLAD

  • 13 Down: Leaves none for others – HOGS

  • 18 Down: Fundraising fete – GALA

  • 22 Down: Sailboat with one mast – SLOOP

  • 25 Down: “Let’s put it to __”: “Show of hands” – AVOTE

  • 26 Down: Spelunking site – CAVE

  • 27 Down: Roof projection – EAVE

  • 28 Down: __ pants: calf-length garment – CAPRI

  • 29 Down: Agricultural measures – ACRES

  • 30 Down: Work of fiction considered for a Hugo or Nebula Award – SCIFINOVEL

  • 32 Down: Book name – TITLE

  • 33 Down: Eyelid sores – STYES

  • 36 Down: Tending (to) – APT

  • 37 Down: Enter one’s user name and password – LOGON

  • 39 Down: “La Dolce __” – VITA

  • 40 Down: Similar – ALIKE

  • 41 Down: Prego competitor – RAGU

  • 47 Down: Maker of rocket-powered roller skates, in cartoons – ACME

  • 48 Down: Suits found on many a beach bum? – THONGS

  • 50 Down: Not hunched over – ERECT

  • 51 Down: Renovation project enthusiast, casually – DIYER

  • 52 Down: “Futurama” captain with one eye and purple hair – LEELA

  • 53 Down: Spring melt – THAW

  • 54 Down: Salary – WAGE

  • 57 Down: Agitate – RILE

  • 58 Down: Short story writer? – ANON

  • 59 Down: Pride parade inits. – LGBT

  • 61 Down: Ballpark fig. – EST

  • 63 Down: Having celebrated many birthdays – OLD

  • 64 Down: American writer Edgar Allan __ – POE

Today’s Washington Post crossword had a sharp concept with solid theme execution. The long entries stood out cleanly and tied into the central idea in a way that felt deliberate but not forced. The fill was smooth, and the cluing hit a smart balance between accessible and challenging. A polished grid that rewarded careful thinking from start to finish.

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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