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 December 4, 2025

Across Clues ➡️

  • 1 Across : All-Star side – Starts with “ E “
  • 5 Across : Maori dance – Starts with “ H “
  • 9 Across : Building blocks – Starts with “ A “
  • 13 Across : Pepper __ – Starts with “ M “
  • 14 Across : Drop – Starts with “ O “
  • 15 Across : Biggest city in the Cornhusker State – Starts with “ O “
  • 16 Across : Sad cry from a hot potato player? – Starts with “ I “
  • 19 Across : Custom car made from cast-off parts – Starts with “ R “
  • 20 Across : Knightly honorifics – Starts with “ S “
  • 21 Across : Formal accessory – Starts with “ T “
  • 22 Across : Actor Corddry – Starts with “ R “
  • 24 Across : Rented – Starts with “ L “
  • 25 Across : Sad cry from a Bananagrams player? – Starts with “ C “
  • 33 Across : Palm fruit – Starts with “ D “
  • 34 Across : Tool that can be made to sound like a theremin – Starts with “ S “
  • 35 Across : Thin – Starts with “ S “
  • 36 Across : Ballpark figs. – Starts with “ E “
  • 37 Across : Verbal shrug – Starts with “ M “
  • 39 Across : Valley – Starts with “ D “
  • 40 Across : Grinding vessel – Starts with “ M “
  • 43 Across : Orecchiette shape – Starts with “ E “
  • 45 Across : Cyberchatted, for short – Starts with “ I “
  • 46 Across : Sad cry from a Battleship player? – Starts with “ I “
  • 49 Across : “SNL” alum Gasteyer – Starts with “ A “
  • 50 Across : Bother – Starts with “ A “
  • 51 Across : “KPop Demon Hunters” voice actor Daniel __ Kim – Starts with “ D “
  • 54 Across : “99 Luftballons” band – Starts with “ N “
  • 56 Across : Trashes – Starts with “ T “
  • 61 Across : Happy cry from a Scrabble player? – Starts with “ I “
  • 64 Across : Game consoles produced between 1983 and 2001 – Starts with “ S “
  • 65 Across : Escalator part – Starts with “ S “
  • 66 Across : No-frills grocery chain – Starts with “ A “
  • 67 Across : Had in mind? – Starts with “ K “
  • 68 Across : Obscure – Starts with “ H “
  • 69 Across : All-Star side – Starts with “ W “

Down Clues ⬇️

  • 1 Down : Doha dignitary – Starts with “ E “
  • 2 Down : Verdi opera – Starts with “ A “
  • 3 Down : Feature of many a slinky gown – Starts with “ S “
  • 4 Down : “I lost interest” letters – Starts with “ T “
  • 5 Down : Relish-topped ballpark bites – Starts with “ H “
  • 6 Down : Theater chain with MacGuffins Bar and Lounge – Starts with “ A “
  • 7 Down : Some Korean cars – Starts with “ K “
  • 8 Down : __ the Hun – Starts with “ A “
  • 9 Down : Check no. – Starts with “ A “
  • 10 Down : Thai currency – Starts with “ B “
  • 11 Down : Hebrew symbol that translates to “living” – Starts with “ C “
  • 12 Down : Fill fully – Starts with “ S “
  • 15 Down : “You are just too much!” – Starts with “ O “
  • 17 Down : Edible seaweed – Starts with “ N “
  • 18 Down : Hands that handle the deck – Starts with “ C “
  • 23 Down : Radiate pride – Starts with “ B “
  • 25 Down : Tricky pool shot – Starts with “ C “
  • 26 Down : Maker of the 2600 and 5200 game consoles – Starts with “ A “
  • 27 Down : Tiny homes tucked in branches – Starts with “ N “
  • 28 Down : Chirp – Starts with “ T “
  • 29 Down : __ wave – Starts with “ R “
  • 30 Down : Broadway genre – Starts with “ D “
  • 31 Down : Dot on a map – Starts with “ I “
  • 32 Down : Call for – Starts with “ N “
  • 33 Down : Prefix with sexual – Starts with “ D “
  • 38 Down : “Good one” – Starts with “ H “
  • 41 Down : Vinyasa sequence – Starts with “ A “
  • 42 Down : Freshen – Starts with “ R “
  • 44 Down : Bureaucratic hassle – Starts with “ R “
  • 47 Down : Like kanelsnegle – Starts with “ D “
  • 48 Down : __ tube – Starts with “ B “
  • 51 Down : Floppy or hard medium – Starts with “ D “
  • 52 Down : Blessing ender – Starts with “ A “
  • 53 Down : Lip – Starts with “ E “
  • 55 Down : Not pro – Starts with “ A “
  • 57 Down : Vegetable side – Starts with “ S “
  • 58 Down : Result of a good pitch – Starts with “ S “
  • 59 Down : Some football linemen – Starts with “ E “
  • 60 Down : Sketch – Starts with “ S “
  • 62 Down : Like sashimi – Starts with “ R “
  • 63 Down : HS equivalency test – Starts with “ G “

Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for December 4, 2025

  • 1 Across: All-Star side – EAST

  • 5 Across: Maori dance – HAKA

  • 9 Across: Building blocks – ABCS

  • 13 Across: Pepper __ – MILL

  • 14 Across: Drop – OMIT

  • 15 Across: Biggest city in the Cornhusker State – OMAHA

  • 16 Across: Sad cry from a hot potato player? – IDIDNTCATCHTHAT

  • 19 Across: Custom car made from cast-off parts – RATROD

  • 20 Across: Knightly honorifics – SIRS

  • 21 Across: Formal accessory – TIE

  • 22 Across: Actor Corddry – ROB

  • 24 Across: Rented – LET

  • 25 Across: Sad cry from a Bananagrams player? – CANIGETAWORDIN

  • 33 Across: Palm fruit – DATE

  • 34 Across: Tool that can be made to sound like a theremin – SAW

  • 35 Across: Thin – SPARSE

  • 36 Across: Ballpark figs. – ERAS

  • 37 Across: Verbal shrug – MEH

  • 39 Across: Valley – DALE

  • 40 Across: Grinding vessel – MORTAR

  • 43 Across: Orecchiette shape – EAR

  • 45 Across: Cyberchatted, for short – IMED

  • 46 Across: Sad cry from a Battleship player? – IMISSEDTHEBOAT

  • 49 Across: “SNL” alum Gasteyer – ANA

  • 50 Across: Bother – ADO

  • 51 Across: “KPop Demon Hunters” voice actor Daniel __ Kim – DAE

  • 54 Across: “99 Luftballons” band – NENA

  • 56 Across: Trashes – TOSSES

  • 61 Across: Happy cry from a Scrabble player? – IMDRAWINGABLANK

  • 64 Across: Game consoles produced between 1983 and 2001 – SEGAS

  • 65 Across: Escalator part – STEP

  • 66 Across: No-frills grocery chain – ALDI

  • 67 Across: Had in mind? – KNEW

  • 68 Across: Obscure – HIDE

  • 69 Across: All-Star side – WEST

  • 1 Down: Doha dignitary – EMIR

  • 2 Down: Verdi opera – AIDA

  • 3 Down: Feature of many a slinky gown – SLIT

  • 4 Down: “I lost interest” letters – TLDR

  • 5 Down: Relish-topped ballpark bites – HOTDOGS

  • 6 Down: Theater chain with MacGuffins Bar and Lounge – AMC

  • 7 Down: Some Korean cars – KIAS

  • 8 Down: __ the Hun – ATTLIA

  • 9 Down: Check no. – AMT

  • 10 Down: Thai currency – BAHT

  • 11 Down: Hebrew symbol that translates to “living” – CHAI

  • 12 Down: Fill fully – SATE

  • 15 Down: “You are just too much!” – OHSTOP

  • 17 Down: Edible seaweed – NORI

  • 18 Down: Hands that handle the deck – CREWS

  • 23 Down: Radiate pride – BEAM

  • 25 Down: Tricky pool shot – CAROM

  • 26 Down: Maker of the 2600 and 5200 game consoles – ATARI

  • 27 Down: Tiny homes tucked in branches – NESTS

  • 28 Down: Chirp – TWEET

  • 29 Down: __ wave – RADIO

  • 30 Down: Broadway genre – DRAMA

  • 31 Down: Dot on a map – ISLET

  • 32 Down: Call for – NEED

  • 33 Down: Prefix with sexual – DEMI

  • 38 Down: “Good one” – HAHA

  • 41 Down: Vinyasa sequence – ASANAS

  • 42 Down: Freshen – RENEW

  • 44 Down: Bureaucratic hassle – REDTAPE

  • 47 Down: Like kanelsnegle – DANISH

  • 48 Down: __ tube – BOOB

  • 51 Down: Floppy or hard medium – DISK

  • 52 Down: Blessing ender – AMEN

  • 53 Down: Lip – EDGE

  • 55 Down: Not pro – ANTI

  • 57 Down: Vegetable side – SLAW

  • 58 Down: Result of a good pitch – SALE

  • 59 Down: Some football linemen – ENDS

  • 60 Down: Sketch – SKIT

  • 62 Down: Like sashimi – RAW

  • 63 Down: HS equivalency test – GED

Today’s Washington Post crossword hits that sweet spot between playful and polished. The theme lands cleanly with a set of conversational entries that feel super natural in-grid, and the repetition across them gives the whole puzzle a fun, chatty vibe without feeling forced. The cluing stays breezy but clever, with just enough misdirection to keep things interesting while still letting the solve flow. Fill is tight, the grid moves fast, and nothing feels out of place. Overall, a smooth, very satisfying 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.