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 18, 2025.
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Today’s Washington Post Daily Mini Meta Crossword Clues for November 18, 2025
Put your wordplay hat on! Here are the clues to get you started.
Across Clues: ⏩
- 1 Across: Shoved off, so to speak – Starts with “W“
- 5 Across: Question when presented with more than one choice – Starts with “W“
- 6 Across: Old Roman cover-ups – Starts with “T“
- 7 Across: Totally lost – Starts with “A“
- 8 Across: Places for people with broken parts, for short? – Starts with “E“
Down Clues: ⏬
- 1 Down: “___ Streets?” (2017 documentary about unrest in Ferguson) – Starts with “W“
- 2 Down: Swiss peak in a Clint Eastwood film title – Starts with “E“
- 3 Down: See 4-Down – Starts with “N“
- 4 Down: With 3-Down, March Madness, informally – Starts with “T“
- 5 Down: Org. that ranks female court athletes – Starts with “W“
Once you’ve got all your guesses, scroll down for the solutions.
Today’s Washington Post Daily Mini Meta Crossword Answers for November 18, 2025
Across Answers: ⏩
- 1 Across: Shoved off, so to speak — WENT
- 5 Across: Question when presented with more than one choice — WHICH
- 6 Across: Old Roman cover-ups — TOGATE
- 7 Across: Totally lost — ASEA
- 8 Across: Places for people with broken parts, for short? — ERS
Down Answers: ⏬
- 1 Down: “___ Streets?” (2017 documentary about unrest in Ferguson) — WHOSE
- 2 Down: Swiss peak in a Clint Eastwood film title — EIGER
- 3 Down: See 4-Down — NCAAS
- 4 Down: With 3-Down, March Madness, informally — THE
- 5 Down: Org. that ranks female court athletes — WTA
What Did You Think of Today’s Washington Post Daily Mini Meta Crossword?
Today’s Meta Mini felt crisp, with a theme that revealed itself in a satisfying little pop once the pattern settled in. The grid layout was clean, and the clueing stayed fair, keeping the solve flowing without any drag. The final connection tied everything together in a way that felt intentional and neat.
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.
