Today's Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers And Hint

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

Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Hints for November 5, 2025

Across Clues

1 Across: Name in fairy tales – Starts with “G“
6 Across: Tropical fruit tree – Starts with “P“
12 Across: Occupant of a virtual city – Starts with “S“
15 Across: Ancient Greek region of Asia Minor – Starts with “I“
16 Across: Anxious feeling – Starts with “U“
17 Across: “Rules __ rules” – Starts with “A“
18 Across: “Little chance of finishing soon” – Starts with “N“
20 Across: “Made me giggle!” – Starts with “L“
21 Across: First place? – Starts with “E“
22 Across: Afore – Starts with “E“
23 Across: Musical group – Starts with “B“
24 Across: Cards swiped at work – Starts with “I“
25 Across: Chicken soup or ginger tea – Starts with “C“
29 Across: Accessibility law, for short – Starts with “A“
30 Across: Indent key – Starts with “T“
31 Across: Erupt – Starts with “S“
32 Across: Line of mountains – Starts with “R“
34 Across: Hoppy beer – Starts with “I“
37 Across: Lake that feeds the Mississippi River – Starts with “I“
41 Across: Performer who often plays a protagonist’s best friend – Starts with “C“
44 Across: “That’d be swell” – Starts with “H“
45 Across: Burst – Starts with “P“
46 Across: Jumps – Starts with “L“
47 Across: “__ got a situation here” – Starts with “W“
49 Across: With 66-Down, pronoun pair – Starts with “S“
51 Across: Rested in a chair – Starts with “S“
52 Across: Without wheat, rye, or barley – Starts with “G“
56 Across: Café __ leche – Starts with “C“
57 Across: Ginger cookie – Starts with “S“
58 Across: Run out of battery – Starts with “D“
59 Across: Introduce to solid food, say – Starts with “W“
61 Across: Stir-fry pan – Starts with “W“
62 Across: Triple-decker lunch, or what can be found in 18-, 25-, 41-, and 52-Across – Starts with “C“
67 Across: Contacts on Discord, e.g. – Starts with “I“
68 Across: Accept a staff position – Starts with “H“
69 Across: Magic lamp dweller – Starts with “G“
70 Across: __ culpa – Starts with “M“
71 Across: Go too far with – Starts with “O“
72 Across: Mystery writers’ award – Starts with “E“

Down Clues

1 Down: Negroni liquor – Starts with “G“
2 Down: Small resident of the Hundred Acre Wood – Starts with “R“
3 Down: “That was exhausting!” – Starts with “I“
4 Down: Babysits – Starts with “M“
5 Down: Whipped up – Starts with “M“
6 Down: Many a dad joke – Starts with “P“
7 Down: Photographer Adams – Starts with “A“
8 Down: Strange – Starts with “W“
9 Down: Beepers – Starts with “P“
10 Down: Firepit residue – Starts with “A“
11 Down: Rainy – Starts with “W“
12 Down: Light lunch – Starts with “S“
13 Down: Dramatic device – Starts with “I“
14 Down: Rummikub action – Starts with “M“
19 Down: Tawantinsuyu resident – Starts with “I“
23 Down: Watch out for – Starts with “B“
24 Down: The Potato State – Starts with “I“
26 Down: Memorial piece – Starts with “O“
27 Down: __ Games: Fortnite developer – Starts with “E“
28 Down: Guts – Starts with “M“
29 Down: Eyebrow shape – Starts with “A“
30 Down: Dishes for a dollhouse social – Starts with “T“
33 Down: Became an adult – Starts with “G“
35 Down: __ squad – Starts with “P“
36 Down: Preferring platonic relationships, informally – Starts with “A“
38 Down: Cast iron coat – Starts with “S“
39 Down: House coverage network – Starts with “C“
40 Down: Mgr.’s right hand – Starts with “A“
42 Down: Shoreline recess – Starts with “C“
43 Down: Church recess – Starts with “A“
48 Down: Survive – Starts with “E“
50 Down: Axed – Starts with “H“
52 Down: Garden figure – Starts with “G“
53 Down: Coconut milk noodle soup – Starts with “L
54 Down: __-optic cable – Starts with “F“
55 Down: Patch, as a lawn – Starts with “R“
56 Down: Spoke like a crow – Starts with “C“
57 Down: Triathlon part – Starts with “S“
60 Down: Border – Starts with “E“
62 Down: Margaret of “Fire Island” – Starts with “C“
63 Down: Arwen player Tyler – Starts with “L“
64 Down: “So that’s __?” – Starts with “A“
65 Down: Spy org. – Starts with “C“
66 Down: See 49-Across – Starts with “H“

Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 5, 2025

Across Answers

1 Across: Name in fairy tales – GRIM
6 Across: Tropical fruit tree – PAWPAW
12 Across: Occupant of a virtual city – SIM
15 Across: Ancient Greek region of Asia Minor – IONIA
16 Across: Anxious feeling – UNEASE
17 Across: “Rules __ rules” – ARE
18 Across: “Little chance of finishing soon” – NOENDINSIGHT
20 Across: “Made me giggle!” – LOL
21 Across: First place? – EDEN
22 Across: Afore – ERE
23 Across: Musical group – BAND
24 Across: Cards swiped at work – IDS
25 Across: Chicken soup or ginger tea – COLDREMEDY
29 Across: Accessibility law, for short – ADA
30 Across: Indent key – TAB
31 Across: Erupt – SPEW
32 Across: Line of mountains – RANGE
34 Across: Hoppy beer – IPA
37 Across: Lake that feeds the Mississippi River – ITASCA
41 Across: Performer who often plays a protagonist’s best friend – CHARACTERACTRESS
44 Across: “That’d be swell” – HOPESO
45 Across: Burst – POP
46 Across: Jumps – LEAPS
47 Across: “__ got a situation here” – WEVE
49 Across: With 66-Down, pronoun pair – SHE
51 Across: Rested in a chair – SAT
52 Across: Without wheat, rye, or barley – GLUTENFREE
56 Across: Café __ leche – CON
57 Across: Ginger cookie – SNAP
58 Across: Run out of battery – DIE
59 Across: Introduce to solid food, say – WEAN
61 Across: Stir-fry pan – WOK
62 Across: Triple-decker lunch, or what can be found in 18-, 25-, 41-, and 52-Across – CLUBSANDWICH
67 Across: Contacts on Discord, e.g. – IMS
68 Across: Accept a staff position – HIREON
69 Across: Magic lamp dweller – GENIE
70 Across: __ culpa – MEA
71 Across: Go too far with – OVERDO
72 Across: Mystery writers’ award – EDGAR

Down Answers

1 Down: Negroni liquor – GIN
2 Down: Small resident of the Hundred Acre Wood – ROO
3 Down: “That was exhausting!” – INEEDANAP
4 Down: Babysits – MINDS
5 Down: Whipped up – MADE
6 Down: Many a dad joke – PUN
7 Down: Photographer Adams – ANSEL
8 Down: Strange – WEIRD
9 Down: Beepers – PAGERS
10 Down: Firepit residue – ASH
11 Down: Rainy – WET
12 Down: Light lunch – SALAD
13 Down: Dramatic device – IRONY
14 Down: Rummikub action – MELD
19 Down: Tawantinsuyu resident – INCA
23 Down: Watch out for – BEWARE
24 Down: The Potato State – IDAHO
26 Down: Memorial piece – OBIT
27 Down: __ Games: Fortnite developer – EPIC
28 Down: Guts – METTLE
29 Down: Eyebrow shape – ARCH
30 Down: Dishes for a dollhouse social – TEASET
33 Down: Became an adult – GREWUP
35 Down: __ squad – PEP
36 Down: Preferring platonic relationships, informally – ARO
38 Down: Cast iron coat – SEASONING
39 Down: House coverage network – CSPAN
40 Down: Mgr.’s right hand – ASST
42 Down: Shoreline recess – COVE
43 Down: Church recess –APSE
48 Down: Survive – ENDURE
50 Down: Axed – HEWN
52 Down: Garden figure – GNOME
53 Down: Coconut milk noodle soup – LAKSA
54 Down: __-optic cable –FIBER
55 Down: Patch, as a lawn – RESOD
56 Down: Spoke like a crow – CAWED
57 Down: Triathlon part –SWIM
60 Down: Border – EDGE
62 Down: Margaret of “Fire Island” – CHO
63 Down: Arwen player Tyler – LIV
64 Down: “So that’s __?” – ANO
65 Down: Spy org. – CIA
66 Down: See 49-Across – HER

Today’s Washington Post crossword is sharp and concept-driven. The theme clicks once you notice the layered construction, and it lands with a clever visual payoff. The fill feels clean, with a mix of classic crossword staples and a few modern entries that keep things lively. Difficulty sits right in the sweet spot for a weekday, engaging but never frustrating. Overall, a well-constructed and satisfying solve.

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