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 28, 2025

Across Clues ➡️

  • 1 Across: “Good to go!” – Starts with “ A “
  • 7 Across: Happy dances – Starts with “ J “
  • 11 Across: Spice mixture – Starts with “ R “
  • 14 Across: Water heater – Starts with “ B “
  • 15 Across: Again – Starts with “ A “
  • 16 Across: Actress de Armas – Starts with “ A “
  • 17 Across: *Bucket list entries? – Starts with “ L “
  • 20 Across: East, in Spanish – Starts with “ E “
  • 21 Across: Had on – Starts with “ W “
  • 22 Across: O-turned things in a spy thriller – Starts with “ P “
  • 23 Across: Implored – Starts with “ P “
  • 25 Across: Witty – Starts with “ C “
  • 27 Across: *Result of being left off a guest list? – Starts with “ S “
  • 31 Across: Show appreciation – Starts with “ T “
  • 32 Across: Jewel – Starts with “ G “
  • 33 Across: City choker – Starts with “ S “
  • 37 Across: Broadcast – Starts with “ A “
  • 38 Across: Made secret, in a way – Starts with “ E “
  • 42 Across: Had oatmeal, say – Starts with “ A “
  • 43 Across: Used cars? – Starts with “ R “
  • 45 Across: B+, e.g. – Starts with “ I “
  • 46 Across: “High School Musical” actor Zac – Starts with “ E “
  • 48 Across: *Big victory for the Mets or the Yankees, e.g.? – Starts with “ S “
  • 52 Across: Not commissioned – Starts with “ O “
  • 54 Across: Environmentalist Brockovich – Starts with “ E “
  • 55 Across: “To repeat … ” – Starts with “ I “
  • 56 Across: Crowd sound – Starts with “ R “
  • 58 Across: British tennis player Raducanu – Starts with “ E “
  • 62 Across: “You need some time away from work,” and how to make the starred clues match their answers – Starts with “ T “
  • 65 Across: __ out a win – Starts with “ E “
  • 66 Across: Reusable shopping bag – Starts with “ T “
  • 67 Across: Org. that might have a Mustang circling a track – Starts with “ N “
  • 68 Across: Irate – Starts with “ M “
  • 69 Across: Peepers – Starts with “ E “
  • 70 Across: Indignant retort – Starts with “ D “

Down Clues ⬇️

  • 1 Down: Qualied – Starts with “ A “
  • 2 Down: “Number the Stars” novelist Lowry – Starts with “ L “
  • 3 Down: Big moment in a pairs gure skating routine – Starts with “ L “
  • 4 Down: Hit the snooze button, perhaps – Starts with “ S “
  • 5 Down: Dragon roll sh – Starts with “ E “
  • 6 Down: Masonry tool – Starts with “ T “
  • 7 Down: Jaromír who is the oldest NHL player to record a hat trick – Starts with “ J “
  • 8 Down: Passed on a bug to – Starts with “ I “
  • 9 Down: Eur. land – Starts with “ G “
  • 10 Down: ief on “Dora the Explorer” – Starts with “ S “
  • 11 Down: Spot for burners – Starts with “ R “
  • 12 Down: Below – Starts with “ U “
  • 13 Down: Low voice – Starts with “ B “
  • 18 Down: Go-aheads – Starts with “ N “
  • 19 Down: Rainwater diverters – Starts with “ E “
  • 24 Down: Winnebago, e.g. – Starts with “ L “
  • 26 Down: Flavor of green Skittles – Starts with “ L “
  • 27 Down: Lead – Starts with “ S “
  • 28 Down: Home of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center – Starts with “ O “
  • 29 Down: Part of a hand – Starts with “ C “
  • 30 Down: Ecstasy’s opposite – Starts with “ A “
  • 34 Down: Actress Helgenberger – Starts with “ M “
  • 35 Down: Texter’s “Let’s look at this a dierent way” – Starts with “ O “
  • 36 Down: Fellow – Starts with “ G “
  • 39 Down: First number in Hawaiian ZIP codes – Starts with “ N “
  • 40 Down: Grounded in reality – Starts with “ C “
  • 41 Down: Grocery section – Starts with “ D “
  • 44 Down: Always Morphing nail polish brand – Starts with “ E “
  • 47 Down: Delicacy – Starts with “ F “
  • 49 Down: App release – Starts with “ U “
  • 50 Down: Out of power – Starts with “ D “
  • 51 Down: Entry on a to-do list – Starts with “ E “
  • 52 Down: Honshu port city – Starts with “ O “
  • 53 Down: Bare – Starts with “ N “
  • 55 Down: Tabloid pair – Starts with “ I “
  • 57 Down: Needs to pay back – Starts with “ O “
  • 59 Down: Comfy shoes, for short – Starts with “ M “
  • 60 Down: Some design degs. – Starts with “ M “
  • 61 Down: Natural hairstyle – Starts with “ A “
  • 63 Down: “e Crown” actress Claire – Starts with “ F “
  • 64 Down: NBA legend Ming – Starts with “ Y “

Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 28, 2025

  • 1 Across: “Good to go!” – ALLSET

  • 7 Across: Happy dances – JIGS

  • 11 Across: Spice mixture – RUB

  • 14 Across: Water heater – BOILER

  • 15 Across: Again – ANEW

  • 16 Across: Actress de Armas – ANA

  • 17 Across: *Bucket list entries? – LIFELONGFRIENDS

  • 20 Across: East, in Spanish – ESTE

  • 21 Across: Had on – WORE

  • 22 Across: O-turned things in a spy thriller – PAGES

  • 23 Across: Implored – PLED

  • 25 Across: Witty – CLEVER

  • 27 Across: *Result of being left off a guest list? – SOCIALSATIRE

  • 31 Across: Show appreciation – THANK

  • 32 Across: Jewel – GEM

  • 33 Across: City choker – SMOG

  • 37 Across: Broadcast – AIR

  • 38 Across: Made secret, in a way – ENCODED

  • 42 Across: Had oatmeal, say – ATE

  • 43 Across: Used cars? – RODE

  • 45 Across: B+, e.g. – ION

  • 46 Across: “High School Musical” actor Zac – EFRON

  • 48 Across: *Big victory for the Mets or the Yankees, e.g.? – SUNNYDELIGHT

  • 52 Across: Not commissioned – ONSPEC

  • 54 Across: Environmentalist Brockovich – ERIN

  • 55 Across: “To repeat … ” – ISAID

  • 56 Across: Crowd sound – ROAR

  • 58 Across: British tennis player Raducanu – EMMA

  • 62 Across: “You need some time away from work,” and how to make the starred clues match their answers – TAKEAFEWDAYSOFF

  • 65 Across: __ out a win – EKE

  • 66 Across: Reusable shopping bag – TOTE

  • 67 Across: Org. that might have a Mustang circling a track – NASCAR

  • 68 Across: Irate – MAD

  • 69 Across: Peepers – EYES

  • 70 Across: Indignant retort – DOESSO

  • 1 Down: Qualified – ABE

  • 2 Down: “Number the Stars” novelist Lowry – LOIS

  • 3 Down: Big moment in a pairs gure skating routine – LIFT

  • 4 Down: Hit the snooze button, perhaps – SLEEPIN

  • 5 Down: Dragon roll fish – EEL

  • 6 Down: Masonry tool – TROWEL

  • 7 Down: Jaromír who is the oldest NHL player to record a hat trick – JAGR

  • 8 Down: Passed on a bug to – INFECTED

  • 9 Down: Eur. land – GER

  • 10 Down: Thief on “Dora the Explorer” – SWIPER

  • 11 Down: Spot for burners – RANGE

  • 12 Down: Below – UNDER

  • 13 Down: Low voice – BASS

  • 18 Down: Go-aheads – NODS

  • 19 Down: Rainwater diverters – EAVES

  • 24 Down: Winnebago, e.g. – LAKE

  • 26 Down: Flavor of green Skittles – LIME

  • 27 Down: Lead – STAR

  • 28 Down: Home of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center – OHIO

  • 29 Down: Part of a hand – CARD

  • 30 Down: Ecstasy’s opposite – AGONY

  • 34 Down: Actress Helgenberger – MARG

  • 35 Down: Texter’s “Let’s look at this a different way” – OTOH

  • 36 Down: Fellow – GENT

  • 39 Down: First number in Hawaiian ZIP codes – NINE

  • 40 Down: Grounded in reality – CONCRETE

  • 41 Down: Grocery section – DELI

  • 44 Down: Always Morphing nail polish brand – ESSIE

  • 47 Down: Delicacy – FINESSE

  • 49 Down: App release – UPDATE

  • 50 Down: Out of power – DEAD

  • 51 Down: Entry on a to-do list – ERRAND

  • 52 Down: Honshu port city – OSAKA

  • 53 Down: Bare – NAKED

  • 55 Down: Tabloid pair – ITEM

  • 57 Down: Needs to pay back – OWES

  • 59 Down: Comfy shoes, for short – MOCS

  • 60 Down: Some design degs. – MFAS

  • 61 Down: Natural hairstyle – AFRO

  • 63 Down: “e Crown” actress Claire – FOY

  • 64 Down: NBA legend Ming – YAO

Today’s Washington Post crossword had a smooth, upbeat feel with a theme that tied everything together in a really satisfying way. The long entries landed clean and added a ton of personality to the grid, while the cluing stayed crisp and fair with just enough cleverness to keep things fun. The fill was polished overall, with minimal noise and a nice mix of contemporary and classic touches. A well balanced, lively puzzle that made for a genuinely enjoyable 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.

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