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 yesterday’s Washington Post (LA Times) Daily crossword puzzle.

Washington Post/LA Times Daily Crossword Answers - 1

Note: The Washington Post and the LA Times share the same Daily Crossword every day, so you can play either.

Yesterday’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for February 6, 2026

    1. Across: Android, for one – ROBOT
    1. Across: Cat’s eye, often – SLIT
    1. Across: Genesis name – ADAM
    1. Across: Dazzled – INAWE
    1. Across: Goals for some Olympians – TENS
    1. Across: Frozen Four game – SEMI
    1. Across: *Get one over on – PULLAPRANK
    1. Across: Mountain abode – CABIN
    1. Across: Bilingual subj. – ESL
    1. Across: Touch off – CAUSE
    1. Across: Handle – MANAGE
    1. Across: *Action blockbuster with several sequels – THETERMINATOR
    1. Across: Going-out outfits? – PAJAMAS
    1. Across: World-weary – BLASE
    1. Across: Annual Queens sporting event – USOPEN
    1. Across: “Let’s see if you’re bluffing” – ICALL
    1. Across: Wanders around ORD? – TSA
    1. Across: With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue – MAKE
    1. Across: See 35-Across – ENDS
    1. Across: See 35-Across – MEET
    1. Across: Big primate – APE
    1. Across: Enclosures in a 19-Down – LOCKS
    1. Across: Nutty Alpine cheese – ASIAGO
    1. Across: Rushing sound – WOOSH
    1. Across: Women’s liberal arts college in Atlanta – SPELMAN
    1. Across: *Antioxidant-rich treat – DARKCHOCOLATE
    1. Across: Actress Cuthbert – ELISHA
    1. Across: Lingering scents – ODORS
    1. Across: Penny prez – ABE
    1. Across: Ultrasound subject – FETUS
    1. Across: *Chin-wag – CHEWTHEFAT
    1. Across: Done – OVER
    1. Across: Went down – FELL
    1. Across: Doctoral hurdle – ORALS
    1. Across: “Razzle Dazzle” singer in the 2002 film “Chicago” – GERE
    1. Across: Just – ONLY
    1. Across: Running behind – TARDY
    1. Down: Rank – RIPE
    1. Down: Weight – ONUS
    1. Down: Sitcom pioneer – BALL
    1. Down: Parliament member – OWL
    1. Down: “I want to learn how to do that!” – TEACHME
    1. Down: Walks with confidence – STRUTS
    1. Down: Crib sheet? – LEASE
    1. Down: __ beauty – INNER
    1. Down: Judgy sound – TSK
    1. Down: Yoga poses – ASANAS
    1. Down: Student group that may encourage members to go pro? – DEBATETEAM
    1. Down: Compañero – AMIGO
    1. Down: Worker in a rush? – MINER
    1. Down: Hymn of praise – PAEAN
    1. Down: Waterway with 39-Across – CANAL
    1. Down: Move (about) – MILL
    1. Down: End of some races – TAPE
    1. Down: Chicago Booth degs. – MBAS
    1. Down: Big mountain cat – PUMA
    1. Down: “Right this second!” letters – ASAP
    1. Down: Part of a crack team? – JOKEWRITER
    1. Down: Doodle medium – INK
    1. Down: LP successors – CDS
    1. Down: Genesis name – SEGA
    1. Down: Oodles – ATON
    1. Down: Fun word to shout into a canyon – ECHO
    1. Down: Unit with Roman and “country” varieties – MILE
    1. Down: Highlands waters – LOCHS
    1. Down: Gp. concerned with NSFW material? – OSHA
    1. Down: In pieces – APART
    1. Down: Free throw, e.g. – SETSHOT
    1. Down: “Fine, whatever” – OKSURE
    1. Down: At a snail’s pace – SLOWLY
    1. Down: Clear up, as a windshield – DEFOG
    1. Down: Naproxen brand – ALEVE
    1. Down: Poet Leonard – COHEN
    1. Down: Scott who wrote “Island of the Blue Dolphins” – ODELL
    1. Down: Way off – AFAR
    1. Down: Like Mr. Johnson on “Abbott Elementary” – BALD
    1. Down: Site with a Home Favorites section – ETSY
    1. Down: Fiscal exec – CFO
    1. Down: Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang – ERA
Yesterdays Washington Post/LA Times Daily Crossword Answers - 2

This puzzle features an ingenious multi-layered theme where joining the first and last letters of the long themed answers forms a second word that satisfies an alternative interpretation of each clue. The grid construction is particularly impressive, balancing this complex gimmick with lively fill like the clever wordplay for professional debaters and comedy writers. From the academic hurdles of doctoral exams to the specific geography of mountain abodes, the varied cluing ensures a sophisticated and engaging solve where every letter feels earned. I ’d comfortably rate this crossword 3.5 out of 5 .

You can also checkout 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.