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

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 Hints for November 20, 2025

Across Clues ➡️

  • 1 Across: Oodles and oodles (of) – Starts with “ G “
  • 5 Across: Language of poet Nima Yooshij – Starts with “ F “
  • 10 Across: Future esq.’s exam – Starts with “ L “
  • 14 Across: Share a border – Starts with “ A “
  • 15 Across: Sweet sandwiches – Starts with “ O “
  • 16 Across: Empire centered at Cuzco – Starts with “ I “
  • 17 Across: iPhone speaker – Starts with “ S “
  • 18 Across: Marner of fiction – Starts with “ S “
  • 19 Across: Extol the good points of – Starts with “ T “
  • 20 Across: Field – Starts with “ G “
  • 23 Across: Cooling syst. meas. – Starts with “ B “
  • 25 Across: Jockey (for) – Starts with “ V “
  • 26 Across: Rite place – Starts with “ A “
  • 27 Across: Field – Starts with “ L “
  • 32 Across: Furnish with funds – Starts with “ E “
  • 33 Across: Tortilla dough – Starts with “ M “
  • 34 Across: “The Banana Boat Song” opener – Starts with “ D “
  • 35 Across: Marinade of vinegar and spices – Starts with “ A “
  • 37 Across: Tracy Marrow’s stage name – Starts with “ I “
  • 41 Across: Words of clarification – Starts with “ A “
  • 42 Across: Flip out – Starts with “ G “
  • 43 Across: Field – Starts with “ C “
  • 48 Across: Like some seals – Starts with “ E “
  • 49 Across: Sharing word – Starts with “ O “
  • 50 Across: Cozy burrow – Starts with “ D “
  • 51 Across: Field – Starts with “ B “
  • 56 Across: Microsoft’s web browser – Starts with “ E “
  • 57 Across: Contact, in a way – Starts with “ E “
  • 58 Across: Spa supplies – Starts with “ O “
  • 61 Across: Barrel of laughs – Starts with “ R “
  • 62 Across: Pasta often served alla vodka – Starts with “ P “
  • 63 Across: Simple fastener – Starts with “ S “
  • 64 Across: Weight units for whales – Starts with “ T “
  • 65 Across: Emotional state – Starts with “ A “
  • 66 Across: Like some batters – Starts with “ E “

Down Clues ⬇️

  • 1 Down: Fun time – Starts with “ G “
  • 2 Down: Kimono sash – Starts with “ O “
  • 3 Down: Dry red wine – Starts with “ B “
  • 4 Down: __ the pot – Starts with “ S “
  • 5 Down: Accessory brand known for watches – Starts with “ F “
  • 6 Down: No longer in bed – Starts with “ A “
  • 7 Down: Lean (on) – Starts with “ R “
  • 8 Down: Stuff available in bars – Starts with “ S “
  • 9 Down: Rae of “American Fiction” – Starts with “ I “
  • 10 Down: Younger, as a sibling – Starts with “ L “
  • 11 Down: Rooting parts – Starts with “ S “
  • 12 Down: Legends, for example – Starts with “ A “
  • 13 Down: Home run, in baseball slang – Starts with “ T “
  • 21 Down: Declare without shame – Starts with “ A “
  • 22 Down: Indie pop duo Tegan and __ – Starts with “ S “
  • 23 Down: Came out in the wash? – Starts with “ B “
  • 24 Down: Jukebox musical whose second act begins with “Private Dancer” – Starts with “ T “
  • 28 Down: Baby’s noise – Starts with “ C “
  • 29 Down: In the middle of – Starts with “ A “
  • 30 Down: Hailed ride – Starts with “ C “
  • 31 Down: “The Search for General __”: food documentary – Starts with “ T “
  • 35 Down: Hosiery shade – Starts with “ A “
  • 36 Down: Domingo, por ejemplo – Starts with “ D “
  • 37 Down: Physicist’s particle – Starts with “ I “
  • 38 Down: Summer gig for an aspiring golfer, perhaps – Starts with “ C “
  • 39 Down: Foil kin – Starts with “ E “
  • 40 Down: Beach bird – Starts with “ T “
  • 41 Down: Current options – Starts with “ A “
  • 42 Down: Buddhist teacher – Starts with “ G “
  • 43 Down: Elliptical workout, e.g., informally – Starts with “ C “
  • 44 Down: Old kingdom of Spain – Starts with “ A “
  • 45 Down: Core convictions – Starts with “ T “
  • 46 Down: Prepares to bow – Starts with “ R “
  • 47 Down: Retail store – Starts with “ O “
  • 48 Down: Longtime “At the Movies” co-host – Starts with “ E “
  • 52 Down: Filter letters – Starts with “ H “
  • 53 Down: Prophetic sign – Starts with “ O “
  • 54 Down: Venom source – Starts with “ F “
  • 55 Down: Capful, perhaps – Starts with “ D “
  • 59 Down: Trail behind – Starts with “ L “
  • 60 Down: Figure in a covert op – Starts with “ S “

Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 20, 2025

  • 1 Across: Oodles and oodles (of) – GOBS

  • 5 Across: Language of poet Nima Yooshij – FARSI

  • 10 Across: Future esq.’s exam – LSAT

  • 14 Across: Share a border – ABUT

  • 15 Across: Sweet sandwiches – OREOS

  • 16 Across: Empire centered at Cuzco – INCA

  • 17 Across: iPhone speaker – SIRI

  • 18 Across: Marner of fiction – SILAS

  • 19 Across: Extol the good points of – TOUT

  • 20 Across: Field – GRASSYPASTURE

  • 23 Across: Cooling syst. meas. – BTU

  • 25 Across: Jockey (for) – VIE

  • 26 Across: Rite place – ALTAR

  • 27 Across: Field – LINCOLNACTRESS

  • 32 Across: Furnish with funds – ENDOW

  • 33 Across: Tortilla dough – MASA

  • 34 Across: “The Banana Boat Song” opener – DAYO

  • 35 Across: Marinade of vinegar and spices – ADOBO

  • 37 Across: Tracy Marrow’s stage name – ICET

  • 41 Across: Words of clarification – ASIN

  • 42 Across: Flip out – GOAPE

  • 43 Across: Field – CATCHAGROUNDER

  • 48 Across: Like some seals – EARED

  • 49 Across: Sharing word – OUR

  • 50 Across: Cozy burrow – DEN

  • 51 Across: Field – BRANCHOFSTUDY

  • 56 Across: Microsoft’s web browser – EDGE

  • 57 Across: Contact, in a way – EMAIL

  • 58 Across: Spa supplies – OILS

  • 61 Across: Barrel of laughs – RIOT

  • 62 Across: Pasta often served alla vodka – PENNE

  • 63 Across: Simple fastener – SNAP

  • 64 Across: Weight units for whales – TONS

  • 65 Across: Emotional state – ANGST

  • 66 Across: Like some batters – EGGY

  • 1 Down: Fun time — GAS

  • 2 Down: Kimono sash — OBI

  • 3 Down: Dry red wine — BURGUNDY

  • 4 Down: __ the pot — STIR

  • 5 Down: Accessory brand known for watches — FOSSIL

  • 6 Down: No longer in bed — ARISEN

  • 7 Down: Lean (on) — RELY

  • 8 Down: Stuff available in bars — SOAP

  • 9 Down: Rae of “American Fiction” — ISSA

  • 10 Down: Younger, as a sibling — LITTLE

  • 11 Down: Rooting parts — SNOUTS

  • 12 Down: Legends, for example — ACURAS

  • 13 Down: Home run, in baseball slang — TATER

  • 21 Down: Declare without shame — AVOW

  • 22 Down: Indie pop duo Tegan and __ — SARA

  • 23 Down: Came out in the wash? — BLED

  • 24 Down: Jukebox musical whose second act begins with “Private Dancer” — TINA

  • 28 Down: Baby’s noise — COO

  • 29 Down: In the middle of — AMONG

  • 30 Down: Hailed ride — CAB

  • 31 Down: “The Search for General __”: food documentary — TSO

  • 35 Down: Hosiery shade — ASH

  • 36 Down: Domingo, por ejemplo — DIA

  • 37 Down: Physicist’s particle — ION

  • 38 Down: Summer gig for an aspiring golfer, perhaps — CADDYING

  • 39 Down: Foil kin — EPEE

  • 40 Down: Beach bird — TERN

  • 41 Down: Current options — ACDC

  • 42 Down: Buddhist teacher — GURU

  • 43 Down: Elliptical workout, e.g., informally — CARDIO

  • 44 Down: Old kingdom of Spain — ARAGON

  • 45 Down: Core convictions — TENETS

  • 46 Down: Prepares to bow — ROSINS

  • 47 Down: Retail store — OUTLET

  • 48 Down: Longtime “At the Movies” co-host — EBERT

  • 52 Down: Filter letters — HEPA

  • 53 Down: Prophetic sign — OMEN

  • 54 Down: Venom source — FANG

  • 55 Down: Capful, perhaps — DOSE

  • 59 Down: Trail behind — LAG

  • 60 Down: Figure in a covert op — SPY

Today’s Washington Post crossword had a clean, confident structure with a theme that landed neatly and gave the grid a satisfying through-line. The long entries felt smooth and purposeful, and the cluing kept things bright without drifting into trickiness. The fill stayed fresh, with just enough personality tucked in to keep the pace lively. Overall, it played like a polished, well-balanced puzzle that delivered a crisp midweek vibe.

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.