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 13, 2025

Across Clues ➡️

  • 1 Across: Sega hedgehog – Starts with “ S “
  • 6 Across: Mark of approval – Starts with “ S “
  • 11 Across: Posed (for) – Starts with “ S “
  • 14 Across: Cause of some food recalls – Starts with “ E “
  • 15 Across: Wispy streaks in the sky – Starts with “ C “
  • 16 Across: Blubber – Starts with “ C “
  • 17 Across: Raised type? – Starts with “ S “
  • 19 Across: Regatta blade – Starts with “ O “
  • 20 Across: “That ship __ sailed” – Starts with “ H “
  • 21 Across: Connecticut university founded in 1701 – Starts with “ Y “
  • 22 Across: One of the four countries in the Kingdom of the Netherlands – Starts with “ A “
  • 24 Across: Against type? – Starts with “ D “
  • 28 Across: Gentleman’s opposite – Starts with “ L “
  • 29 Across: Snide snickers – Starts with “ H “
  • 30 Across: Corset components – Starts with “ S “
  • 32 Across: Catching in an ambush – Starts with ” “
  • 37 Across: “Yuck!” – Starts with “ E “
  • 38 Across: Movable type? – Starts with “ N “
  • 39 Across: Short time out – Starts with “ N “
  • 40 Across: Opening-night event, often – Starts with “ C “
  • 43 Across: Realty ad count – Starts with “ B “
  • 45 Across: Sad sigh – Starts with “ A “
  • 46 Across: Mood – Starts with “ V “
  • 47 Across: Blood type? – Starts with “ C “
  • 51 Across: Abruptly cut contact with – Starts with “ G “
  • 53 Across: “Chill, will ya?” – Starts with “ E “
  • 54 Across: Some TVs and fridges – Starts with “ L “
  • 56 Across: Slam (into) – Starts with “ R “
  • 57 Across: File type? – Starts with “ O “
  • 61 Across: Intention – Starts with “ A “
  • 62 Across: “Go, me!” – Starts with “ I “
  • 63 Across: Chabert of “Party of Five” – Starts with “ L “
  • 64 Across: Garment that rarely works with a backless gown – Starts with “ B “
  • 65 Across: Doesn’t shy from – Starts with “ D “
  • 66 Across: “Come on in!” – Starts with “ E “

Down Clues ⬇️

  • 1 Down: Short meeting? – Starts with “ S “
  • 2 Down: Legs on a spider, e.g. – Starts with “ O “
  • 3 Down: Legal deterrents to loud parties – Starts with “ N “
  • 4 Down: Feeling feverish or not so hot – Starts with “ I “
  • 5 Down: Commuting option – Starts with “ C “
  • 6 Down: Get to the top of – Starts with “ S “
  • 7 Down: Like many New York City subway stations – Starts with “ T “
  • 8 Down: Vessel in Genesis 7 – Starts with “ A “
  • 9 Down: Emergency food ration, for short – Starts with “ M “
  • 10 Down: Orinoco biter – Starts with “ P “
  • 11 Down: Clean with elbow grease – Starts with “ S “
  • 12 Down: Many a Moroccan – Starts with “ A “
  • 13 Down: Banks with style – Starts with “ T “
  • 18 Down: Hostess’s estimate – Starts with “ W “
  • 23 Down: OpenTable alternative – Starts with “ R “
  • 25 Down: Son – Starts with “ B “
  • 26 Down: “Wunderbar!” – Starts with “ O “
  • 27 Down: Join together – Starts with “ W “
  • 30 Down: Crimson Tide org. – Starts with “ S “
  • 31 Down: Pan Am rival – Starts with “ T “
  • 32 Down: “Do your __!” – Starts with “ W “
  • 33 Down: Invoice fig. – Starts with “ A “
  • 34 Down: Brainy one – Starts with “ I “
  • 35 Down: “Not my thing” – Starts with “ N “
  • 36 Down: Waymo tech – Starts with “ G “
  • 38 Down: Bread served with raita – Starts with “ N “
  • 41 Down: Volkswagen that shares a name with a New Mexico town – Starts with “ T “
  • 42 Down: Faraway dwarf planet – Starts with “ P “
  • 43 Down: Commuting option – Starts with “ B “
  • 44 Down: __ Simbel, Egypt – Starts with “ A “
  • 46 Down: Ming collectible – Starts with “ V “
  • 47 Down: One in 1,000? – Starts with “ C “
  • 48 Down: Clear, as a windshield in winter – Starts with “ D “
  • 49 Down: Holders of barbells – Starts with “ R “
  • 50 Down: Feel similarly – Starts with “ A “
  • 51 Down: Screen __ – Starts with “ G “
  • 52 Down: Subject of the r/Tressless subreddit – Starts with “ H “
  • 55 Down: Icelandic dairy product similar to yogurt – Starts with “ S “
  • 58 Down: __ diavolo sauce – Starts with “ F “
  • 59 Down: In favor of – Starts with “ F “
  • 60 Down: “The Wheel of Time” role – Starts with “ L “

Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 13, 2025

  • 1 Across: Sega hedgehog — SONIC

  • 6 Across: Mark of approval — STAMP

  • 11 Across: Posed (for) — SAT

  • 14 Across: Cause of some food recalls — ECOLI

  • 15 Across: Wispy streaks in the sky — CIRRI

  • 16 Across: Blubber — CRY

  • 17 Across: Raised type? — STILTWALKER

  • 19 Across: Regatta blade — OAR

  • 20 Across: “That ship __ sailed” — HAS

  • 21 Across: Connecticut university founded in 1701 — YALE

  • 22 Across: One of the four countries in the Kingdom of the Netherlands — ARUBA

  • 24 Across: Against type? — DEBBIEDOWNER

  • 28 Across: Gentleman’s opposite — LOUT

  • 29 Across: Snide snickers — HEHS

  • 30 Across: Corset components — STAYS

  • 32 Across: Catching in an ambush — WAYLAYING

  • 37 Across: “Yuck!” — EWW

  • 38 Across: Movable type? — NOMAD

  • 39 Across: Short time out — NAP

  • 40 Across: Opening-night event, often — CAST

  • 43 Across: Realty ad count — BATHS

  • 45 Across: Sad sigh — ALAS

  • 46 Across: Mood — VIBE

  • 47 Across: Blood type? — COUNTDRACULA

  • 51 Across: Abruptly cut contact with — GHOST

  • 53 Across: “Chill, will ya?” — EASY

  • 54 Across: Some TVs and fridges — LGS

  • 56 Across: Slam (into) — RAM

  • 57 Across: File type? — OFFCLERK

  • 61 Across: Intention — AIM

  • 62 Across: “Go, me!” — IROCK

  • 63 Across: Chabert of “Party of Five” — LACEY

  • 64 Across: Garment that rarely works with a backless gown — BRA

  • 65 Across: Doesn’t shy from — DARES

  • 66 Across: “Come on in!” — ENTER

  • 1 Down: Short meeting? — SESH

  • 2 Down: Legs on a spider, e.g. — OCTAD

  • 3 Down: Legal deterrents to loud parties — NOISELAWS

  • 4 Down: Feeling feverish or not so hot — ILL

  • 5 Down: Commuting option — CITYBUS

  • 6 Down: Get to the top of — SCALE

  • 7 Down: Like many New York City subway stations — TILED

  • 8 Down: Vessel in Genesis 7 — ARK

  • 9 Down: Emergency food ration, for short — MRE

  • 10 Down: Orinoco biter — PIRANHA

  • 11 Down: Clean with elbow grease — SCOUR

  • 12 Down: Many a Moroccan — ARAB

  • 13 Down: Banks with style — TYRA

  • 18 Down: Hostess’s estimate — WAIT

  • 23 Down: OpenTable alternative — RESY

  • 25 Down: Son — BOY

  • 26 Down: “Wunderbar!” — OHYAY

  • 27 Down: Join together — WELD

  • 30 Down: Crimson Tide org. — SEC

  • 31 Down: Pan Am rival — TWA

  • 32 Down: “Do your __!” — WORST

  • 33 Down: Invoice fig. — AMT

  • 34 Down: Brainy one — INTELLECT

  • 35 Down: “Not my thing” — NAH

  • 36 Down: Waymo tech — GPS

  • 38 Down: Bread served with raita — NAAN

  • 41 Down: Volkswagen that shares a name with a New Mexico town — TAOS

  • 42 Down: Faraway dwarf planet — PLUTOID

  • 43 Down: Commuting option — BICYCLE

  • 44 Down: __ Simbel, Egypt — ABU

  • 46 Down: Ming collectible — VASE

  • 47 Down: One in 1,000? — COMMA

  • 48 Down: Clear, as a windshield in winter — DEICE

  • 49 Down: Holders of barbells — RACKS

  • 50 Down: Feel similarly — AGREE

  • 51 Down: Screen __ — GRAB

  • 52 Down: Subject of the r/Tressless subreddit — HAIR

  • 55 Down: Icelandic dairy product similar to yogurt — SKYR

  • 58 Down: __ diavolo sauce — FRA

  • 59 Down: In favor of — FOR

  • 60 Down: “The Wheel of Time” role — LAN

Today’s Washington Post crossword had a fun rhythm that blended pop culture with classic crossword staples. The long answers tied together nicely, making the grid feel cohesive and rewarding once the theme clicked. The cluing had some real sparkle—just enough wit to keep solvers alert without tipping into trickiness. Fill quality was high throughout, with minimal crosswordese and a few fresh touches that gave it personality. Overall, a lively and well-balanced puzzle that hit that sweet spot between clever and comfortable.

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.

That’s it, folks, come back again tomorrow for a fresh set of answers.