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 13, 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 13, 2025

  • 1 Across : Crunk kin – TRAP

  • 5 Across : row again – REROLL

  • 11 Across : Omaha prize – POT

  • 14 Across : Supportive of – WITH

  • 15 Across : Target of some copyright infringement lawsuits – OPENAI

  • 16 Across : Hard wood – ASH

  • 17 Across : Dad, in Korean – APPA

  • 18 Across : Jarring tonal shis – DISSONANCE

  • 20 Across : Two-part bet – PERFECTA

  • 22 Across : Union station? – ALTAR

  • 23 Across : __ Drahouse Cinema:movie chain based in Austin – ALAMO

  • 24 Across : Believe – HOLD

  • 26 Across : Generational wisdom – LORE

  • 27 Across : Unsatisfactory explanation – BECAUSEREASONS

  • 30 Across : “Oh my stars!” – IDECLARE

  • 31 Across : Change places – MOVE

  • 32 Across : Year of the Four Emperors emperor – OTHO

  • 33 Across : Miami-__ County – DADE

  • 34 Across : Only city in Samoa – APIA

  • 35 Across : Seen – REGARDED

  • 39 Across : Self-awareness? – PROPRIOCEPTION

  • 41 Across : Alison Bechdel’s “Fun __: A Family Tragicomic” – HOME

  • 42 Across : Condiment made with pickled mango – AMBA

  • 43 Across : “Lilo & Stitch” theme – OHANA

  • 44 Across : Shinto shrine gateway – TORII

  • 46 Across : “Day by Day” musical – GODSPELL

  • 48 Across : Make no progress – TREADWATER

  • 50 Across : Work hard – MOIL

  • 52 Across : Can. leaders – PMS

  • 53 Across : in layer – LAMINA

  • 54 Across : “Black Beauty” novelist Sewell – ANNA

  • 55 Across : Ten chin-ups, say – SET

  • 56 Across : rows up – ERECTS

  • 57 Across : Minimal noise – PEEP

  • 1 Down : Name on a JFK hotel designed by Eero Saarinen – TWA

  • 2 Down : Had far-reaching eects – RIPPLED

  • 3 Down : Chill – ATPEACE

  • 4 Down : Reference in a doctor’s oce – PHARMACOPEIA

  • 5 Down : Teased relentlessly – RODE

  • 6 Down : Literary gure who embodies the values of a civilization – EPICHERO

  • 7 Down : Make whole again – RESTORE

  • 8 Down : Less, in a way – ONSALE

  • 9 Down : Language known as Isan in northeastern ailand – LAO

  • 10 Down : First Asian player inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame – LINA

  • 11 Down : Color of the Year company – PANTONE

  • 12 Down : Accolades for “Flow” and e Shape of Water – OSCARS

  • 13 Down : “Et voilà!” – THERE

  • 19 Down : Full of jarring tonal shis – ALLOVERTHEMAP

  • 21 Down : ird strike, at times – FOULTIP

  • 23 Down : Singer Carter who won “American Idol” in 2024 – ABI

  • 25 Down : Price, informally – DAMAGE

  • 28 Down : Region whose name means “desert” – SAHARA

  • 29 Down : Moxie, e.g. – SODAPOP

  • 33 Down : Lavish and then some – DECADENT

  • 34 Down : Subject of some air battles? – ARMREST

  • 35 Down : Without emotion – ROBOTIC

  • 36 Down : Start to make a call, perhaps – DIALONE

  • 37 Down : Celeb news site – EONLINE

  • 38 Down : “e Double Helix” subject – DNA

  • 39 Down : Pitiful cry – POORME

  • 40 Down : “Sign me up!” – IMGAME

  • 41 Down : Letters signifying encryption – HTTPS

  • 45 Down : Not serious – IDLE

  • 47 Down : Sp. titles – SRAS

  • 49 Down : “is means __!” – WAR

  • 51 Down : Spot for a toy – LAP

Today's Washington Post/LA Times Daily Crossword Answers – December 13, 2025 - 2

This Washington Post crossword came through with a brainy, slightly off-beat vibe that made it stand out. The theme leaned clever rather than flashy, tying together its long entries in a way that felt intentional and rewarding once everything snapped into place. Cluing was on the tougher side today, but in a satisfying way, nudging you toward deeper thinking without ever feeling unfair. The grid itself had a clean flow, with some delightfully unusual fill that gave the puzzle personality. Overall, it felt like a smart, well-crafted solve that respected the solver’s intuition and rewarded persistence.

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.