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 14, 2025

Across Clues ➡️

  • 1 Across: Headgear often worn by Kate Middleton – Starts with “ F “
  • 6 Across: Headgear worn by Abraham Lincoln – Starts with “ S “
  • 10 Across: Headgear often worn on Easter – Starts with “ B “
  • 14 Across: Investor Carl believed to have inspired the film character Gordon Gekko – Starts with “ I “
  • 15 Across: Secret system – Starts with “ C “
  • 16 Across: “Voyage to India” Grammy winner – Starts with “ A “
  • 17 Across: Salami type – Starts with “ G “
  • 18 Across: Each – Starts with “ A “
  • 19 Across: Bouncy tune – Starts with “ L “
  • 20 Across: Show signs of life – Starts with “ S “
  • 22 Across: Rummage (through) – Starts with “ R “
  • 24 Across: Place for large headlines – Starts with “ P “
  • 27 Across: Support pieces – Starts with “ S “
  • 30 Across: University extension – Starts with “ E “
  • 31 Across: Underwriter’s concern – Starts with “ R “
  • 33 Across: SoCal home of Soledad Church – Starts with “ E “
  • 34 Across: Sneak attack – Starts with “ R “
  • 36 Across: Nanny __ – Starts with “ G “
  • 38 Across: Fashion icon London – Starts with “ S “
  • 39 Across: Genteel gesture, or what can be found five times in this puzzle – Starts with “ T “
  • 42 Across: Take down a notch – Starts with “ A “
  • 44 Across: Top row center key – Starts with “ F “
  • 45 Across: Weary sound – Starts with “ S “
  • 48 Across: Headgear worn at graduation – Starts with “ M “
  • 50 Across: Yard, for one – Starts with “ U “
  • 52 Across: Underground rock – Starts with “ O “
  • 53 Across: Incorporates – Starts with “ A “
  • 55 Across: Soft tissue – Starts with “ K “
  • 57 Across: Acrylic fiber – Starts with “ O “
  • 58 Across: Phobia – Starts with “ F “
  • 59 Across: Preservative used for thousands of years – Starts with “ S “
  • 61 Across: Opera that premiered in Cairo – Starts with “ A “
  • 63 Across: Headgear worn by Captain Hook – Starts with “ T “
  • 67 Across: Therapeutic plant – Starts with “ A “
  • 68 Across: Nutrition figs. – Starts with “ R “
  • 69 Across: Turbine part – Starts with “ R “
  • 70 Across: Mental health concern at the VA – Starts with “ P “
  • 71 Across: Fender blemish – Starts with “ D “
  • 72 Across: Welles who directed a radio adaptation of Wells – Starts with “ O “

Down Clues ⬇️

  • 1 Down: Pear-shaped fruit – Starts with “ F “
  • 2 Down: Top club in Atlantic City? – Starts with “ A “
  • 3 Down: __ Fernando Valley – Starts with “ S “
  • 4 Down: Opted for – Starts with “ C “
  • 5 Down: – – Starts with “ I “
  • 6 Down: Frightens away – Starts with “ S “
  • 7 Down: Dreidel, e.g. – Starts with ” T “
  • 8 Down: Smells – Starts with “ O “
  • 9 Down: – – Starts with ” V “
  • 10 Down: Ancient weapons that resemble giant crossbows – Starts with “ B “
  • 11 Down: Stretch for a new college student – Starts with “ O “
  • 12 Down: Love of soccer? – Starts with “ N “
  • 13 Down: – – Starts with “ N “
  • 21 Down: Montoya of “The Princess Bride” – Starts with “ I “
  • 23 Down: Instant – Starts with “ F “
  • 24 Down: Each – Starts with “ P “
  • 25 Down: Poet Limón – Starts with “ A “
  • 26 Down: Opportunities for shredders to shine – Starts with “ G “
  • 28 Down: 1990s girl group – Starts with “ T “
  • 29 Down: State – Starts with “ S “
  • 32 Down: Japanese cutlet – Starts with “ K “
  • 35 Down: Misrepresented – Starts with “ D “
  • 37 Down: “Heads up!” – Starts with “ T “
  • 40 Down: Bit of wisdom – Starts with “ P “
  • 41 Down: Banish – Starts with “ E “
  • 42 Down: Physicians’ org. – Starts with “ A “
  • 43 Down: Short cut – Starts with “ B “
  • 46 Down: Higher ed hurdle – Starts with “ G “
  • 47 Down: Curse – Starts with “ H “
  • 49 Down: – – Starts with “ R “
  • 51 Down: Italian opera house – Starts with “ T “
  • 54 Down: Biting – Starts with “ S “
  • 56 Down: Subject of a pop-up – Starts with “ E “
  • 59 Down: Exhaust – Starts with “ S “
  • 60 Down: Elev. – Starts with “ A “
  • 62 Down: Levy of Homes.com commercials – Starts with “ D “
  • 64 Down: Word often edited to add or remove an apostrophe – Starts with “ I “
  • 65 Down: Dove’s call – Starts with “ C “
  • 66 Down: – Starts with “ O “

Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 14, 2025

  • 1 Across: Headgear often worn by Kate Middleton – FASCI

  • 6 Across: Headgear worn by Abraham Lincoln – STOV

  • 10 Across: Headgear often worn on Easter – BONN

  • 14 Across: Investor Carl believed to have inspired the film character Gordon Gekko – ICAHN

  • 15 Across: Secret system – CODE

  • 16 Across: “Voyage to India” Grammy winner – ARIE

  • 17 Across: Salami type – GENOA

  • 18 Across: Each – APOP

  • 19 Across: Bouncy tune – LILT

  • 20 Across: Show signs of life – STIR

  • 22 Across: Rummage (through) – RIFLE

  • 24 Across: Place for large headlines – PAGEONE

  • 27 Across: Support pieces – SPLINTS

  • 30 Across: University extension – EDU

  • 31 Across: Underwriter’s concern – RISK

  • 33 Across: SoCal home of Soledad Church – EASTLA

  • 34 Across: Sneak attack – RAID

  • 36 Across: Nanny __ – GOAT

  • 38 Across: Fashion icon London – STACY

  • 39 Across: Genteel gesture, or what can be found five times in this puzzle – TIPOFTHEHAT

  • 42 Across: Take down a notch – ABASE

  • 44 Across: Top row center key – FSIX

  • 45 Across: Weary sound – SIGH

  • 48 Across: Headgear worn at graduation – MORTAR

  • 50 Across: Yard, for one – UNIT

  • 52 Across: Underground rock – ORE

  • 53 Across: Incorporates – ABSORBS

  • 55 Across: Soft tissue – KLEENEX

  • 57 Across: Acrylic fiber – ORLON

  • 58 Across: Phobia – FEAR

  • 59 Across: Preservative used for thousands of years – SALT

  • 61 Across: Opera that premiered in Cairo – AIDA

  • 63 Across: Headgear worn by Captain Hook – TRICO

  • 67 Across: Therapeutic plant – ALOE

  • 68 Across: Nutrition figs. – RDAS

  • 69 Across: Turbine part – ROTOR

  • 70 Across: Mental health concern at the VA – PSTD

  • 71 Across: Fender blemish – DENT

  • 72 Across: Welles who directed a radio adaptation of Wells – ORSON

  • 1 Down: Pear-shaped fruit – FIG

  • 2 Down: Top club in Atlantic City? – ACE

  • 3 Down: __ Fernando Valley – SAN

  • 4 Down: Opted for – CHOSE

  • 5 Down: – – INATOR

  • 6 Down: Frightens away – SCARESOFF

  • 7 Down: Dreidel, e.g. – TOP

  • 8 Down: Smells – ODORS

  • 9 Down: – – VEPIPE

  • 10 Down: Ancient weapons that resemble giant crossbows – BALLISTAS

  • 11 Down: Stretch for a new college student – ORIENTATION

  • 12 Down: Love of soccer? – NIL

  • 13 Down: – – NET

  • 21 Down: Montoya of “The Princess Bride” – INIGO

  • 23 Down: Instant – FLASH

  • 24 Down: Each – PER

  • 25 Down: Poet Limón – ADA

  • 26 Down: Opportunities for shredders to shine – GUITARSOLOS

  • 28 Down: 1990s girl group – TLC

  • 29 Down: State – SAY

  • 32 Down: Japanese cutlet – KATSU

  • 35 Down: Misrepresented – DISTORTED

  • 37 Down: “Heads up!” – THINKFAST

  • 40 Down: Bit of wisdom – PEARL

  • 41 Down: Banish – EXILE

  • 42 Down: Physicians’ org. – AMA

  • 43 Down: Short cut – BOB

  • 46 Down: Higher ed hurdle – GRE

  • 47 Down: Curse – HEX

  • 49 Down: – – RBOARD

  • 51 Down: Italian opera house – TEATRO

  • 54 Down: Biting – SNIDE

  • 56 Down: Subject of a pop-up – ERROR

  • 59 Down: Exhaust – SAP

  • 60 Down: Elev. – ALT

  • 62 Down: Levy of Homes.com commercials – DAN

  • 64 Down: Word often edited to add or remove an apostrophe – ITS

  • 65 Down: Dove’s call – COO

  • 66 Down: – – ORN

Today’s Washington Post crossword had a tight, clever structure that balanced wordplay with accessibility. The central theme was smooth and well-executed, tying the grid together without any awkward stretches. Clues were concise yet layered, offering those small bursts of satisfaction when things clicked. The surrounding fill stayed clean, and the grid symmetry added to the overall polish. It felt like a thoughtfully built puzzle that rewarded focus and rewarded it well.

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.