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 26, 2025

Across Clues ➡️

  • 1 Across: Deep purple berry – Starts with “ A “
  • 5 Across: Worker with lots to attend to? – Starts with “ V “
  • 10 Across: Actor Guinness – Starts with “ A “
  • 14 Across: Primer, e.g. – Starts with “ C “
  • 15 Across: “Who gives a hoot?” response – Starts with “ I “
  • 16 Across: “De “: “ Gracias” response – Starts with “ N “
  • 17 Across: *Device whose poles are close together – Starts with “ H “
  • 20 Across: Rio Grande city – Starts with “ E “
  • 21 Across: Fusses with feathers – Starts with “ P “
  • 22 Across: Find a valuable deposit underground – Starts with “ S “
  • 26 Across: Rage – Starts with “ M “
  • 29 Across: Actress Long – Starts with “ N “
  • 30 Across: Compact __ – Starts with “ D “
  • 34 Across: “You said it!” – Starts with “ A “
  • 35 Across: Once-: quick studies – Starts with “ O “
  • 37 Across: Spiced tea – Starts with “ C “
  • 38 Across: Snap – Starts with “ P “
  • 39 Across: Lattice for vines – Starts with “ T “
  • 41 Across: Starter course, informally – Starts with “ A “
  • 42 Across: Chess piece on f1 or f8 – Starts with “ K “
  • 45 Across: Home __ – Starts with “ D “
  • 47 Across: Khaki kin – Starts with “ T “
  • 48 Across: The Most Stuf cookies – Starts with “ O “
  • 51 Across: Actor/director Ken – Starts with “ O “
  • 52 Across: Misplaces – Starts with “ L “
  • 54 Across: NYSE listing – Starts with “ C “
  • 55 Across: 128 oz. – Starts with “ G “
  • 56 Across: Wipe data from – Starts with “ E “
  • 57 Across: Medication-approving gp. – Starts with “ F “
  • 58 Across: Exercise similar to yoga – Starts with “ P “
  • 61 Across: Floofy canine breed – Starts with “ S “
  • 64 Across: Battery terminals – Starts with “ A “
  • 65 Across: Spanish title – Starts with “ S “
  • 66 Across: Cry after a successful team effort – Starts with “ W “
  • 67 Across: Plain awful – Starts with “ L “

Down Clues ⬇️

  • 1 Down: Tooth trouble – Starts with “ A “
  • 2 Down: “Sweet!” – Starts with “ C “
  • 3 Down: Lobby group for seniors – Starts with “ A “
  • 4 Down: “What a terrible thing to do” – Starts with “ I “
  • 5 Down: Helmet attachment – Starts with “ V “
  • 6 Down: German cry of dismay – Starts with “ A “
  • 7 Down: Southeast Asian language – Starts with “ L “
  • 8 Down: Before, in ballads – Starts with “ E “
  • 9 Down: Arrangement speed – Starts with “ T “
  • 10 Down: Remarkably well-behaved – Starts with “ A “
  • 11 Down: Bowling assignment – Starts with “ L “
  • 12 Down: Garden that needs no improvement – Starts with “ E “
  • 13 Down: Pets with toe beans – Starts with “ C “
  • 18 Down: Spanish pronoun – Starts with “ E “
  • 19 Down: Very dry – Starts with “ A “
  • 23 Down: Wall Street figures – Starts with “ I “
  • 24 Down: *Polish sausage – Starts with “ K “
  • 25 Down: Tendency of an eager beaver, maybe – Starts with “ E “
  • 26 Down: Poster on a subway wall – Starts with “ M “
  • 27 Down: Friend who likely celebrates Bastille Day – Starts with “ A “
  • 28 Down: *Commuter’s cushion – Starts with “ N “
  • 31 Down: Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues – Starts with “ S “
  • 32 Down: Topper in a Super Mario costume – Starts with “ C “
  • 33 Down: Taste – Starts with “ S “
  • 35 Down: Alternative to com – Starts with “ O “
  • 36 Down: Member of the fam – Starts with “ S “
  • 39 Down: Blast letters – Starts with “ T “
  • 40 Down: Cable TV abbr. – Starts with “ S “
  • 43 Down: Cyclotron particle – Starts with “ I “
  • 44 Down: Lumbering Tolkien creature – Starts with “ O “
  • 45 Down: Apt tattoo for a lover of pooches – Starts with “ D “
  • 46 Down: “Seinfeld” role for Julia – Starts with “ E “
  • 49 Down: Calls for takeout – Starts with “ O “
  • 50 Down: “Me time” outing – Starts with “ S “
  • 52 Down: Winery discard – Starts with “ L “
  • 53 Down: Sail the seven __ – Starts with “ S “
  • 59 Down: “Without further __ … ” – Starts with “ A “
  • 60 Down: Decimal base – Starts with “ T “
  • 62 Down: Voice artist Blanc – Starts with “ M “
  • 63 Down: Singer Yoko – Starts with “ O “

Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 26, 2025

  • 1 Across: Deep purple berry – ACAI

  • 5 Across: Worker with lots to attend to? – VALET

  • 10 Across: Actor Guinness – ALEC

  • 14 Across: Primer, e.g. – COAT

  • 15 Across: “Who gives a hoot?” response – ICARE

  • 16 Across: “De “: “Gracias” response – NADA

  • 17 Across: *Device whose poles are close together – HORSESHOEMAGNET

  • 20 Across: Rio Grande city – ELPASO

  • 21 Across: Fusses with feathers – PREENS

  • 22 Across: Find a valuable deposit underground – STRIKEOIL

  • 26 Across: Rage – MANIA

  • 29 Across: Actress Long – NIA

  • 30 Across: Compact __ – DISCS

  • 34 Across: “You said it!” – AMEN

  • 35 Across: Once-: quick studies – OVERS

  • 37 Across: Spiced tea – CHAI

  • 38 Across: Snap – PIC

  • 39 Across: Lattice for vines – TRELLIS

  • 41 Across: Starter course, informally – APP

  • 42 Across: Chess piece on f1 or f8 – KINGBISHOP

  • 45 Across: Home __ – DEPOT

  • 47 Across: Khaki kin – TAN

  • 48 Across: The Most Stuf cookies – OREOS

  • 51 Across: Actor/director Ken – OLIN

  • 52 Across: Misplaces – LOSES

  • 54 Across: NYSE listing – CORP

  • 55 Across: 128 oz. – GAL

  • 56 Across: Wipe data from – ERASE

  • 57 Across: Medication-approving gp. – FDA

  • 58 Across: Exercise similar to yoga – PILATES

  • 61 Across: Floofy canine breed – SAMOYED

  • 64 Across: Battery terminals – ANODES

  • 65 Across: Spanish title – SENORA

  • 66 Across: Cry after a successful team effort – WEWON

  • 67 Across: Plain awful – LOUSY

  • 1 Down: Tooth trouble – ACHE

  • 2 Down: “Sweet!” – COOL

  • 3 Down: Lobby group for seniors – AARP

  • 4 Down: “What a terrible thing to do” – ITSASIN

  • 5 Down: Helmet attachment – VISOR

  • 6 Down: German cry of dismay – ACH

  • 7 Down: Southeast Asian language – LAO

  • 8 Down: Before, in ballads – ERE

  • 9 Down: Arrangement speed – TEMPO

  • 10 Down: Remarkably well-behaved – ANGELIC

  • 11 Down: Bowling assignment – LANE

  • 12 Down: Garden that needs no improvement – EDEN

  • 13 Down: Pets with toe beans – CATS

  • 18 Down: Spanish pronoun – ESTA

  • 19 Down: Very dry – ARID

  • 23 Down: Wall Street figures – INVESTORS

  • 24 Down: *Polish sausage – KIELBASA

  • 25 Down: Tendency of an eager beaver, maybe – EARLINESS

  • 26 Down: Poster on a subway wall – MAP

  • 27 Down: Friend who likely celebrates Bastille Day – AMI

  • 28 Down: *Commuter’s cushion – NECKPILLOW

  • 31 Down: Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues – SHAPEOFYOU

  • 32 Down: Topper in a Super Mario costume – CAP

  • 33 Down: Taste – SIP

  • 35 Down: Alternative to com – ORG

  • 36 Down: Member of the fam – SIS

  • 39 Down: Blast letters – TNT

  • 40 Down: Cable TV abbr. – SHO

  • 43 Down: Cyclotron particle – ION

  • 44 Down: Lumbering Tolkien creature – ORC

  • 45 Down: Apt tattoo for a lover of pooches – DOGPAW

  • 46 Down: “Seinfeld” role for Julia – ELAINE

  • 49 Down: Calls for takeout – ORDERS

  • 50 Down: “Me time” outing – SPADAY

  • 52 Down: Winery discard – LEES

  • 53 Down: Sail the seven __ – SEAS

  • 59 Down: “Without further __ … ” – ADO

  • 60 Down: Decimal base – TEN

  • 62 Down: Voice artist Blanc – MEL

  • 63 Down: Singer Yoko – ONO

Today’s Washington Post crossword had a sharp, confident feel with a theme that landed clean and clever. The long entries were fun and anchored the grid really well, giving the puzzle a strong sense of structure. Clues stayed clear but had just enough attitude to keep things interesting without slowing down the solve. The fill was smooth overall, with a good mix of familiar and fresh that kept the grid feeling lively. A polished, well balanced puzzle that made for a crisp, satisfying run.

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.