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 14, 2025 - 1

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 Answers for December 11, 2025

  • 1 Across: One-third of a cereal mascot trio – SNAP

  • 5 Across: Start fishing – CAST

  • 9 Across: Astounds – WOWS

  • 13 Across: __ d’Ivoire – COTE

  • 14 Across: Spa treatment – FACIAL

  • 16 Across: Pelee Island’s lake – ERIE

  • 17 Across: Swedish supergroup – ABBA

  • 18 Across: Mamá’s mamá – ABUELA

  • 19 Across: Rodgers of the band Chic – NILE

  • 20 Across: *Jelly Roll Morton jazz composition – BLACKBOTTOMSTOMP

  • 23 Across: “Beloved” protagonist – SETHE

  • 24 Across: Many a YA hero – TEEN

  • 25 Across: Yellowfin and albacore – TUNAS

  • 26 Across: Green vegetable in aloo matar – PEA

  • 28 Across: 2,000 pounds – TON

  • 29 Across: The Black List items – SCRIPTS

  • 33 Across: Polite – CORDIAL

  • 37 Across: “I’m sorry” response – THATSOK

  • 38 Across: Vast – IMMENSE

  • 39 Across: Chows down – EATS

  • 40 Across: Instant – MOMENT

  • 43 Across: Dreary routines – RUTS

  • 44 Across: CT scan kin – MRI

  • 45 Across: Ford SUV – BRONCO

  • 46 Across: Govt. org. established by Lincoln – IRS

  • 47 Across: *Pronunciation dichotomy popularized by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong – TOMAYTOTOMAHTO

  • 52 Across: Govt. org. established by Nixon – EPA

  • 53 Across: Movie tech – CGI

  • 54 Across: “Did you start already?” – AMILATE

  • 58 Across: Type of grill or haircut – FLATTOP

  • 62 Across: Spot for the cheapest seats in the house, maybe – LASTROW

  • 63 Across: “Beauty and the Beast” candelabra – LUMIERE

  • 64 Across: “I’ve got this” – TRUSTME

  • 65 Across: Partner of “aided” – ABETTED

  • 1 Down: Line crossers? – SCABS

  • 2 Down: Of high morals – NOBLE

  • 3 Down: Royal appearance? – ATBAT

  • 4 Down: Fruit parts in some noyaux recipes – PEACHPITS

  • 5 Down: “The Princess Diaries” novelist Meg – CABOT

  • 6 Down: Like some angles – ACUTE

  • 7 Down: This clue’s number en español – SIETE

  • 8 Down: Hawk’s weapon – TALON

  • 9 Down: Sank – WENTUNDER

  • 10 Down: Night hunter – ORION

  • 11 Down: Activist and social reformer Mankiller – WILMA

  • 12 Down: Oozes – SEEPS

  • 14 Down: “Gorg!” – FAB

  • 15 Down: On the __ – LAM

  • 21 Down: Holds on to – KEEPS

  • 22 Down: Rush angrily – STORM

  • 27 Down: One minuscule step at a time – ATOMBYATOM

  • 28 Down: “Genius of Love” band, or what the answers to the starred clues are members of? – TOMTOMCLUB

  • 29 Down: Brain __ – STEM

  • 30 Down: Graph that may resemble a pie – CHART

  • 31 Down: Embarrass on social media, in a way – RATIO

  • 32 Down: Field hockey garment – SKORT

  • 33 Down: Seis menos uno – CINCO

  • 34 Down: Indigenous people of Greenland – INUIT

  • 35 Down: Houston baseballer – ASTRO

  • 36 Down: “I couldn’t care __” – LESS

  • 41 Down: “Click, Clack, __: Cows That Type”: Caldecott Honor book – MOO

  • 42 Down: Otolaryngologist, for short – ENT

  • 48 Down: Cheesy sammies – MELTS

  • 49 Down: Not together – APART

  • 50 Down: Finest form – AGAME

  • 51 Down: “Cue the music!” – HITIT

  • 54 Down: Flying fig. – ALT

  • 55 Down: Ruin – MAR

  • 56 Down: Ames sch. – ISU

  • 57 Down: Mother in a meadow – EWE

  • 58 Down: Ga. neighbor – FLA

  • 59 Down: Vietnamese New Year – TET

  • 60 Down: One of five resources in Catan – ORE

  • 61 Down: One on foot: Abbr. – PED

Today's Washington Post/LA Times Daily Crossword Answers – December 11, 2025 - 2

Today’s Washington Post / LA Times Daily Crossword is a lively, well-crafted puzzle that blends contemporary touches with classic crossword structure, creating a smooth yet engaging mid-week solve. The long theme entries anchor the grid confidently, and the surrounding fill feels clean and intentional, with no awkward stretches that break the flow. Clueing strikes a comfortable balance—straightforward enough to stay accessible but sprinkled with just enough cleverness to reward attentive solvers. The overall construction has a polished rhythm, carrying you steadily from corner to corner with satisfying moments of recognition along the way. I’d rate it 4 out of 5.

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.