The Washington Post Daily Mini Meta Crossword is a fun daily word challenge that tests both your clue-solving skills and your ability to spot patterns. It’s like a crossword with a twist; there’s a hidden “meta” answer that ties everything together once you solve all the puzzles for the week. Whether you’re a seasoned solver or just getting started, this compact puzzle is the perfect mix of clever clues and satisfying
If you’re stuck on today’s puzzle (or just want to double-check your work), here are the full hints and solutions for the Washington Post Daily Mini Meta Crossword for November 16, 2025.
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Today’s Washington Post Daily Mini Meta Crossword Clues for November 16, 2025
Put your wordplay hat on! Here are the clues to get you started.
Weekly Meta Theme Hint: Entertainment (6,4)
Today’s Washington Post Daily Mini Meta Crossword Answers for November 16, 2025
Weekly Meta Theme Reveal
Donkeykong
Monday Answer Word
Great
Tuesday Answer Word
Ape
Wednesday Answer Word
From
Thursday Answer Word
Video
Friday Answer Word
Games
What Did You Think of Today’s Washington Post Daily Mini Meta Crossword?
This week’s Meta landed with a cool nostalgic vibe. Each daily puzzle fed the final phrase in a way that felt intentional without being heavy-handed, and the progression from Monday to Friday built a clear path to the answer. The chosen words linked up in a fun, pop-culture way that made the final click feel playful and earned. Clean fill across the board kept the focus on the meta, and the whole set worked together like a tight little story.
Difficulty rating 3/ 5
More Clues:
- NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Hints and Answers
- USA Today Crossword Hints and Answers
- LA Times Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
- Boston Globe Mini Crossword Hints and Answers
How to Play the Washington Post Daily Mini Meta Crossword
- The Goal: Fill in the grid using the Across and Down clues — then find the hidden meta answer revealed by the completed puzzle.
- The Meta Element: After solving the puzzles for the week, look for a word, phrase, or concept hinted at by the completed answers. It could be a hidden pattern, shared theme, or set of initials that spell something out.
- Accessibility: Like the NYT Mini, it’s short, sharp, and ideal for a daily brain stretch.
- Daily Refresh: A brand-new Mini Meta appears every day on The Washington Post site and app, so there’s always a new challenge waiting.
