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 17, 2025

Across Clues ➡️

  • 1 Across: Tea infuser material – Starts with “ M “
  • 5 Across: Give a poke – Starts with “ P “
  • 9 Across: __ and pains – Starts with “ A “
  • 14 Across: Inkling – Starts with “ I “
  • 15 Across: Like some overcooked meat – Starts with “ R “
  • 16 Across: Accessory used by Woody in “Toy Story” – Starts with “ L “
  • 17 Across: Indication – Starts with “ S “
  • 18 Across: Portentous 17-Across – Starts with “ O “
  • 19 Across: Very much so – Starts with “ T”
  • 20 Across: *Overseer of a theatrical production – Starts with “ S “
  • 23 Across: Little bit – Starts with “ T “
  • 24 Across: Part of a good story? – Starts with “ M “
  • 26 Across: *Law that governs interstate electricity transmission – Starts with “ F “
  • 33 Across: Come to deserve – Starts with “ E “
  • 34 Across: Knotted accessory – Starts with “ T “
  • 35 Across: Croc kin – Starts with “ G “
  • 36 Across: “Just __ thought!” – Starts with “ A “
  • 37 Across: Declared for the NBA draft, e.g. – Starts with “ W “
  • 40 Across: Yale student – Starts with “ E “
  • 41 Across: Techno keyboard – Starts with “ S “
  • 43 Across: “__ you decent?” – Starts with “ A “
  • 44 Across: “Don’t come any closer!” – Starts with “ S “
  • 45 Across: *Little Free Library instruction – Starts with “T”
  • 49 Across: Enjoy thoroughly – Starts with “ S “
  • 50 Across: “Eternals” actress McHugh – Starts with “ L “
  • 51 Across: Repeatedly, or what’s found in the answers to the starred clues – Starts with “ T “
  • 57 Across: Gem that may be natural or cultured – Starts with “ P “
  • 60 Across: First Nations people – Starts with “ C “
  • 61 Across: Pakistani language – Starts with “ U “
  • 62 Across: Spur into action – Starts with “ I “
  • 63 Across: Prong – Starts with “ T “
  • 64 Across: Melodic vocal quality – Starts with “ L “
  • 65 Across: Blender setting for baby food – Starts with “ P “
  • 66 Across: Ooze – Starts with “ S “
  • 67 Across: Big name in potato chips – Starts with “ L “

Down Clues ⬇️

  • 1 Down : Fail to notice – Starts with “ M “
  • 2 Down : Revise, as prose – Starts with “ E “
  • 3 Down : Sonic the Hedgehog game company – Starts with “ S “
  • 4 Down : Surf with one’s toes off the board – Starts with “ H “
  • 5 Down : One sharing a limo ride to a formal dance – Starts with “ P “
  • 6 Down : Slender tomato – Starts with “ R “
  • 7 Down : Up for new experiences – Starts with “ O “
  • 8 Down : Bundle of energy – Starts with “ D “
  • 9 Down : Catwoman, for Selina Kyle – Starts with “ A “
  • 10 Down : Italian city known for marble – Starts with “ C “
  • 11 Down : “The Wild Robot” voice actress Stephanie – Starts with “ H “
  • 12 Down : Night school subj. – Starts with “ E “
  • 13 Down : Source of tofu and tempeh – Starts with “ S “
  • 21 Down : Unit of corn – Starts with “ E “
  • 22 Down : Pai __: casino game with tiles – Starts with “ G “
  • 25 Down : Not punctual for – Starts with “ L “
  • 26 Down : Decadent meal – Starts with “ F “
  • 27 Down : Course that should boost a GPA – Starts with “ E “
  • 28 Down : Beverages – Starts with “ D “
  • 29 Down : Songwriter/actor -Manuel Miranda – Starts with “ L “
  • 30 Down: Poppy part – Starts with “P “
  • 31 Down: Double-dot symbol – Starts with “ C “
  • 32 Down: Menudo ingredient – Starts with “ T “
  • 37 Down: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” town – Starts with “ W “
  • 38 Down: Not post- – Starts with “ P “
  • 39 Down: Oh-so-profound – Starts with “ R “
  • 42 Down: Source of a medicinal oil – Starts with “ T “
  • 44 Down: Beach bird – Starts with “ S “
  • 46 Down: __ de plume – Starts with “ N “
  • 47 Down: Raises, as a monument – Starts with “ E”
  • 48 Down: Routing word – Starts with “ V “
  • 52 Down: Grammy winner India. – Starts with “ A “
  • 53 Down : State bird of Hawaii – Starts with “ N “
  • 54 Down : Opera highlight – Starts with “ A “
  • 55 Down : With no particular purpose – Starts with “ I “
  • 56 Down : Trail mix ingredients – Starts with “ N “
  • 57 Down : Dice-y spot? – Starts with “ P “
  • 58 Down : Source of green eggs – Starts with “ E “
  • 59 Down : Boston Marathon mo. – Starts with “ A “

Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 17, 2025

  • 1 Across: Tea infuser material — MESH

  • 5 Across: Give a poke — PROD

  • 9 Across: __ and pains — ACHES

  • 14 Across: Inkling — IDEA

  • 15 Across: Like some overcooked meat — ROPY

  • 16 Across: Accessory used by Woody in “Toy Story” — LASSO

  • 17 Across: Indication — SIGN

  • 18 Across: Portentous 17-Across — OMEN

  • 19 Across: Very much so — TRULY

  • 20 Across: *Overseer of a theatrical production — STAGEMANAGER

  • 23 Across: Little bit — TAD

  • 24 Across: Part of a good story? — MORAL

  • 26 Across: *Law that governs interstate electricity transmission — FEDERALPOWERACT

  • 33 Across: Come to deserve — EARN

  • 34 Across: Knotted accessory — TIE

  • 35 Across: Croc kin — GATOR

  • 36 Across: “Just __ thought!” — ASI

  • 37 Across: Declared for the NBA draft, e.g. — WENTPRO

  • 40 Across: Yale student — ELI

  • 41 Across: Techno keyboard — SYNTH

  • 43 Across: “__ you decent?” — ARE

  • 44 Across: “Don’t come any closer!” — STOP

  • 45 Across: *Little Free Library instruction — TAKEONLEAVEON

  • 49 Across: Enjoy thoroughly — SAVOR

  • 50 Across: “Eternals” actress McHugh — LIA

  • 51 Across: Repeatedly, or what’s found in the answers to the starred clues — TIMEANDAGAIN

  • 57 Across: Gem that may be natural or cultured — PEARL

  • 60 Across: First Nations people — CREE

  • 61 Across: Pakistani language — URDU

  • 62 Across: Spur into action — IMPEL

  • 63 Across: Prong — TINE

  • 64 Across: Melodic vocal quality — LILT

  • 65 Across: Blender setting for baby food — PUREE

  • 66 Across: Ooze — SEEP

  • 67 Across: Big name in potato chips — LAYS

  • 1 Down: Fail to notice — MISS

  • 2 Down: Revise, as prose — EDIT

  • 3 Down: Sonic the Hedgehog game company — SEGA

  • 4 Down: Surf with one’s toes off the board — HANGTEN

  • 5 Down: One sharing a limo ride to a formal dance — PROMDATE

  • 6 Down: Slender tomato — ROMA

  • 7 Down: Up for new experiences — OPEN

  • 8 Down: Bundle of energy — DYNAMO

  • 9 Down: Catwoman, for Selina Kyle — ALTEREGO

  • 10 Down: Italian city known for marble — CARRARA

  • 11 Down: “The Wild Robot” voice actress Stephanie — HSU

  • 12 Down: Night school subj. — ESL

  • 13 Down: Source of tofu and tempeh — SOY

  • 21 Down: Unit of corn — EAR

  • 22 Down: Pai __: casino game with tiles — GOW

  • 25 Down: Not punctual for — LATETO

  • 26 Down: Decadent meal — FEAST

  • 27 Down: Course that should boost a GPA — EASYA

  • 28 Down: Beverages — DRINKS

  • 29 Down: Songwriter/actor -Manuel Miranda — LIN

  • 30 Down: Poppy part — PETAL

  • 31 Down: Double-dot symbol — COLON

  • 32 Down: Menudo ingredient — TRIPE

  • 37 Down: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” town — WHOVILLE

  • 38 Down: Not post- — PRE

  • 39 Down: Oh-so-profound — REALDEEP

  • 42 Down: Source of a medicinal oil — TEATREE

  • 44 Down: Beach bird — SEAGULL

  • 46 Down: __ de plume — NOM

  • 47 Down: Raises, as a monument — ERECTS

  • 48 Down: Routing word — VIA

  • 52 Down: Grammy winner India. — ARIE

  • 53 Down: State bird of Hawaii — NENE

  • 54 Down: Opera highlight — ARIA

  • 55 Down: With no particular purpose — IDLY

  • 56 Down: Trail mix ingredients — NUTS

  • 57 Down: Dice-y spot? — PIP

  • 58 Down: Source of green eggs — EMU

  • 59 Down: Boston Marathon mo. — APR

This Washington Post crossword had a clean, confident energy that made the solve feel smooth but still engaging. The theme was tight and visually satisfying once the pattern revealed itself, and the circled letters added a nice structural punch without weighing the grid down. Cluing stayed sharp, mixing direct hits with a few light twists to keep you awake. The fill overall was polished, with a modern vibe that didn’t rely on filler. A well built puzzle that delivered both clarity and charm.

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.