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 January 11, 2026
1 Across: Bottom of a platter? – SIDEB
6 Across: Singer Guthrie – ARLO
10 Across: Actress Mireille – ENOS
14 Across: Beta preceder – ALPHA
19 Across: Solo – ALONE
20 Across: Shakespearean king – LEAR
21 Across: Catholic leader – POPE
22 Across: Prepare for a long drive – TEEUP
23 Across: Santa Ana __ – WINDS
24 Across: Miami-__ County – DADE
25 Across: Risks a “TMI” response – OVERSHARES
27 Across: Irresistibly cute river animal? – ANOTTERYOUCANTREFUSE
30 Across: Video game thief Sandiego – CARMEN
31 Across: Learning ctr. – SCH
32 Across: Pastoral people of Kenya – MASAI
33 Across: Actor Sean – ASTIN
36 Across: Equivalent – SAME
38 Across: Update a cartographer’s work – REMAP
42 Across: “Get that pool float out of my way!”? – MOVETHENOODLE
47 Across: Fury – OUTRAGE
49 Across: Obey, with “by” – ABIDE
50 Across: Early show since 1975, briefly – GMA
51 Across: Aspiring atty.’s hurdle – LSAT
53 Across: Freelancer’s job – GIG
54 Across: __ a one – NARY
55 Across: Question about a new romantic partner? – WHOAREYOUKISSING
61 Across: Ostrich kin – EMU
62 Across: Sausages served with sauerkraut, for short – BRATS
63 Across: Sonoma product – WINE
64 Across: Swimmer’s unit – LAP
65 Across: “Have a bite” – TASTEIT
67 Across: Juniper-flavored liquor – GIN
68 Across: Huge favors – BIGASKS
72 Across: Zoo doc – VET
73 Across: Prayer ender – AMEN
75 Across: Astonish – AMAZE
77 Across: “__ Maria” – AVE
78 Across: Photo taken as milk spreads over a table? – THESPILLINGIMAGE
83 Across: Figure skating gold medalist Nathan – CHEN
84 Across: Email signature info – TEL
85 Across: Catches – NABS
86 Across: Apple variety – MAC
87 Across: Bars under cars – RAILS
88 Across: Gulf of Mexico structures – OILRIGS
91 Across: Goo or ga, for a baby? – HALFTHEBABBLE
96 Across: Show off in the mirror – PREEN
97 Across: Give a hoot – CARE
98 Across: Davenport citizen – IOWAN
99 Across: G-Shock watchmaker – CASIO
102 Across: Some British sports cars – MGS
104 Across: Superficially attractive – GILDED
108 Across: Working the barbecue at the corn festival? – GRILLINGFROMEARTOEEAR
114 Across: Unit in Chagall’s “Four Seasons” – MOSAICTILE
115 Across: “Another thing … ” – ALSO
116 Across: Pay stub data – WAGES
118 Across: K.T. of country music – OSLIN
119 Across: Airline figs. – ETAS
120 Across: Narrow inlets – RIAS
121 Across: Basketball great Shaquille – ONEAL
122 Across: Ignominy – SHAME
123 Across: Hall of Fame safety Ronnie – LOTT
124 Across: Chooses, as a replacement – TAPS
125 Across: Square – NERDY
1 Down: Glimpsed – SAW
2 Down: __ crest: pelvis part – ILIAC
3 Down: Disco legend Summer – DONNA
4 Down: “Return of the Jedi” forest moon – ENDOR
5 Down: Brit’s close pal – BESTMATE
6 Down: Like some pasta – ALDENTE
7 Down: __ admiral – REAR
8 Down: British title – LADY
9 Down: Cookies similar to Trader Joe’s Joe-Joe’s – OREOS
10 Down: Momentous – EPOCHAL
11 Down: Bossa __ – NOVA
12 Down: Enticing words on a gift box – OPENME
13 Down: Sealy rival – SERTA
14 Down: Fundamentally – ATHEART
15 Down: Less raked – LEAFIER
16 Down: Home of the Spectacled Bear Conservation Society – PERU
17 Down: Shades – HUES
18 Down: Church recess – APSE
26 Down: Soon-to-be grads – SRS
28 Down: Musician and radio host John – TESH
29 Down: The Tritons of the NCAA – UCSD
34 Down: Gold block – INGOT
35 Down: Spanish “Stop!” – NOMAS
37 Down: Honeydew, e.g. – MELON
39 Down: Crèche figures – MAGI
40 Down: Opposin’ – AGIN
41 Down: Simon of “The Boys” – PEGG
42 Down: Impressionist Édouard – MANET
43 Down: “The Light We Carry” writer Michelle – OBAMA
44 Down: Self-replicating malware – VIRUS
45 Down: Ice cream maker Joseph – EDY
46 Down: Paddle kin – OAR
47 Down: Shipbuilding wood – OAK
48 Down: Employ – UTILIZE
52 Down: Take to court – SUE
55 Down: Cuneiform, e.g. – WRITING
56 Down: Panama, for one – HAT
57 Down: “Dallas” surname – EWING
58 Down: __ and yang – YIN
59 Down: Wise one – SAGE
60 Down: Massage locale – SPA
62 Down: Page – BEEP
66 Down: Den sets – TVS
67 Down: X, Y, or Z intro – GEN
68 Down: Purse – BAG
69 Down: Hindi title – SAHIB
70 Down: Rejoice with pride – KVELL
71 Down: Get a feeling about – SENSE
73 Down: Clerical robe – ALB
74 Down: “Supernatural” actor Collins – MISHA
75 Down: Rare Italian violin – AMATI
76 Down: “__ Man”: Village People hit – MACHO
78 Down: Mustang roof option – TTOP
79 Down: Successor – HEIR
80 Down: French pronoun – ELLE
81 Down: __ Vegas Raiders – LAS
82 Down: Global finance org. – IMF
83 Down: Hired ride – CAB
87 Down: Was almost out of – RANLOWON
89 Down: Win back – RECLAIM
90 Down: Waiting, perhaps – INALINE
92 Down: Coveted territory in the air? – ARMREST
93 Down: Brickmaker – LEGO
94 Down: “That’s disgusting!” – EWGROSS
95 Down: Angler’s supply – BAIT
97 Down: “__, ergo sum” – COGITO
100 Down: “I know this is wrong,” from an editor – SIC
101 Down: Spy collection – INTEL
103 Down: Like some watches – SMART
105 Down: Silas of the Continental Congress – DEANE
106 Down: Enthusiastic – EAGER
107 Down: Anticipate with fear – DREAD
108 Down: Engineered foods, for short – GMOS
109 Down: __ Hashana – ROSH
110 Down: Cuba, por ejemplo – ISLA
111 Down: Like an open can of soda, eventually – FLAT
112 Down: Director Kazan – ELIA
113 Down: “Right now!” – ASAP
117 Down: Underhanded – SLY
This crossword puzzle is a clever challenge that mixes pop culture references with tricky wordplay. The clues range from historical figures and world geography to modern slang, keeping you on your toes with every section. I especially enjoyed how the longer phrases require a bit of creative thinking to bridge the gap between the different corners of the grid. It is a perfect mental workout for anyone who loves a mix of academic knowledge and everyday trivia. I’d comfortably rate this crossword 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.
- 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.
