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.

Note: The Washington Post and the LA Times share the same Daily Crossword every day, so you can play either.
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.
- Choose a Clue: Click on any clue in the “Across” or “Down” lists.
- Enter Your Answer: The corresponding squares in the grid will be highlighted. Type your answer. The cursor will automatically move to the next square.
- Switch Directions: You can press the spacebar or click a square a second time to toggle between “Across” and “Down.”
- 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.