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.
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 14, 2025
1 Across : “Look, I’m on TV!” – THATSME
8 Across : Promising spot? – ALTAR
13 Across : Skewed views – BIASES
19 Across : Substance in an Erlenmeyer ask, maybe – CHEMICAL
20 Across : Pont Neuf river – SEINE
21 Across : Withstand – ENDURE
22 Across : Boxing judge locale – RINGSIDE
23 Across : “Don’t be afraid to embrace fan fiction!”? – KICKTHECANON
25 Across : Folklore beasts – OGRES
26 Across : Snacking syllable – NOM
28 Across : More reserved – SHYER
29 Across : Waterfall spray – MIST
30 Across : Encouraging message to a sad nobleman? – CHINUPBARON
34 Across : Falafel holders – PITAS
36 Across : Was, in Spanish – ERA
37 Across : Bird in much Australian art – EMU
38 Across : “Let me give you some advice … ” – HERESATIP
42 Across : Some BrickLink.com buys – LEGOSETS
47 Across : Give a name to – DUB
49 Across : Kathmandu citizen – NEPALI
50 Across : __ smasher – ATOM
51 Across : Garment that’s entirely unsuitable for cooking? – ZEROPERCENTAPRON
56 Across : __ mail – SNAIL
58 Across : Father – SIRE
59 Across : Extravagant – LUXE
60 Across : For fear that – LEST
61 Across : Body art – TATTOO
63 Across : Tear up – CRY
65 Across : “We made the right choice” – ITSBEST
68 Across : Title for Elroy during his boot camp days? – PRIVATEJETSON
73 Across : Tart citrus drink – LIMEADE
76 Across : Bud – PAL
77 Across : Rec room amenity – WETBAR
82 Across : Trig ratio – SINE
83 Across : Goddess whose tears flood the Nile – ISIS
86 Across : Some classic PCs – IBMS
89 Across : Tropical sorbet flavor – GUAVA
90 Across : Game that involves old-fashioned wine vessels? – CAPTURETHEFLAGON
95 Across : Inconsequential moment – BLIP
96 Across : Discomfort – UNEASE
97 Across : Not ‘neath – OER
98 Across : Some cards checked by the TSA – STATEIDS
100 Across : Part of a swing set? – DANCESTEP
103 Across : Gives the nod – OKS
106 Across : Arequipa auntie – TIA
107 Across : Sean of “Stranger ings” – ASTIN
108 Across : Offering from an African republic? – GIFTOFGABON
114 Across : At all – EVER
117 Across : “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” e.g. – ADAGE
120 Across : Fawn’s mom – DOE
121 Across : Deli device – SCALE
122 Across : Feature of a “Twilight” relay race? – VAMPIREBATON
125 Across : Venues such as Shakespeare’s Globe – THEATRES
128 Across : Consumption – INTAKE
129 Across : Agile – LITHE
130 Across : Berated – RAILEDAT
131 Across : Newman of kid-lit – LESLEA
132 Across : Foe – ENEMY
133 Across : Appended, or an alternate title for this puzzle – ADDEDON
1 Down : Chicken piece – THIGH
2 Down : “Bathers by a River” painter Matisse – HENRI
3 Down : Biotech giant – AMGEN
4 Down : Allergy season needs – TISSUES
5 Down : Bio, for one – SCI
6 Down : Furious – MAD
7 Down : Kagan of the Supreme Court – ELENA
8 Down : Unsure parent’s response – ASKMOM
9 Down : Flower ring – LEI
10 Down : Peculiar habits – TICS
11 Down : Egyptian symbol also called the “key of life” – ANKH
12 Down : Input again – RETYPE
13 Down : Oktoberfest structure – BEERTENT
14 Down : Fortune rival – INC
15 Down : Lump in one’s throat? – ADAMAPPLE
16 Down : Olympic gymnast Lee – SUNI
17 Down : Aphrodite’s son – EROS
18 Down : Email status – SENT
19 Down : Footwear with Jibbitz charms – CROC
24 Down : __ apparent – HEIR
27 Down : Unrefined rock – ORE
31 Down : Abe, for one – PREZ
32 Down : Kathy of “Matlock” – BATES
33 Down : On a streak? – NUDE
35 Down : On the briny – ASEA
38 Down : Alabama St., e.g. – HBCU
39 Down : Container weight allowances – TARES
40 Down : “ey beat me” – ILOST
41 Down : 13-Down purchase, perhaps – PINT
42 Down : Word with chance or dance – LAST
43 Down : Volcano featured in the second season of “The White Lotus” – ETNA
44 Down : Superlative acronym – GOAT
45 Down : Leave out – OMIT
46 Down : Title of respect – SRI
48 Down : Clickable link – URL
52 Down : Seal hunter – ORCA
53 Down : Sassy – PERT
54 Down : Cloverleaf component – EXIT
55 Down : Brooklyn NBA team – NETS
57 Down : Easy gait – LOPE
62 Down : “For You” singer Rita – ORA
64 Down : “Uh-huh” – YEP
66 Down : Female hedgehog – SOW
67 Down : Uncommon blood type, for short – BNEG
69 Down : Romeo’s final words – IDIE
70 Down : Sleeveless garment – VEST
71 Down : Game square with bars – JAIL
72 Down : Actor Idris – ELBA
73 Down : Rainforest vine – LIANA
74 Down : How checks are written – INPEN
75 Down : Like five bones in the hand – METACARPAL
78 Down : Lip balm container – TUBE
79 Down : Island east of Java – BALI
80 Down : Eager – AVID
81 Down : Cardi B songs – RAPS
82 Down : Move fast, as clouds – SCUD
84 Down : Wae House rival – IHOP
85 Down : Date – SEE
87 Down : Booker T.’s band – MGS
88 Down : __ voce – SOTTO
91 Down : Takes advantage of – USES
92 Down : Interstate feature – RESTAREA
93 Down : Critter with webbed feet – FROG
94 Down : Greenhorn – NAIF
99 Down : Event after spring cleaning, maybe – TAGSALE
101 Down : Laundry brand – TIDE
102 Down : Authorize – ENABLE
104 Down : Filtration organ – KIDNEY
105 Down : Hub served by BART – SFO
109 Down : Quad- kin – TETRA
110 Down : Made a scene? – ACTED
111 Down : Transitional state, in Buddhism – BARDO
112 Down : Western New York city – OLEAN
113 Down : Hawk’s home – NEST
114 Down : Malicious – EVIL
115 Down : Wind indicator – VANE
116 Down : Some FD members – EMTS
118 Down : Laundry brand – GAIN
119 Down : Kin of -ule – ETTE
123 Down : Half of a candy duo – IKE
124 Down : Resistance unit – OHM
126 Down : Gave birth to – HAD
127 Down : Holiday that begins with the rst sighting of the crescent moon – EID
Today’s Washington Post crossword felt clean and confident, with cluing that stayed fair while still asking you to stay sharp. The theme landed clearly without being overexplained, and the grid flowed well once you got a foothold, especially through the center. A few longer entries rewarded careful reading rather than trivia grinding, which always feels like a win. Overall, it was a solid midweek solve that balanced smooth fill with just enough resistance to keep it interesting.
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.
- Choose a Clue: Click on any clue in the “Across” or “Down” lists.
- Enter Your Answer: The corresponding squares in the grid will be highlighted. Type your answer. The cursor will automatically move to the next square.
- Switch Directions: You can press the spacebar or click a square a second time to toggle between “Across” and “Down.”
- 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.
