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 Hints for November 10, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: __ rug: small carpet – Starts with “A“
5 Across: “Cool!” – Starts with “N“
10 Across: St. Louis landmark – Starts with “A“
14 Across: Player’s set of cards – Starts with “H“
15 Across: Peter of “The Maltese Falcon” – Starts with “L“
16 Across: Spotlight moment in a concert – Starts with “S“
17 Across: Superhero nemesis, often – Starts with “E“
19 Across: Antlered deer – Starts with “S“
20 Across: Radio, TV, newspapers, etc. – Starts with “M“
21 Across: RR stops – Starts with “S“
23 Across: Passports, e.g. – Starts with “I“
24 Across: Massive dark spots in outer space – Starts with “B“
28 Across: Tapioca source – Starts with “C“
31 Across: Brewery kilns – Starts with “O“
34 Across: Athletic gp. for the Blue Devils – Starts with “A“
35 Across: Egg cells – Starts with “O“
37 Across: “That is perfect!” – Starts with “L“
38 Across: Place for a “No Trespassing” sign – Starts with “P“
42 Across: Move to a different folder, e.g. – Starts with “R“
43 Across: Schoolyard game – Starts with “T“
44 Across: Suffix with percent – Starts with “I“
45 Across: Last Supper question from Judas – Starts with “I“
46 Across: Beards similar to Vandykes – Starts with “G“
49 Across: William S. Burroughs work – Starts with “N“
53 Across: Number of players in Connect Four – Starts with “T“
55 Across: New York canal – Starts with “E“
56 Across: Virtuous – Starts with “M“
60 Across: Partake of – Starts with “H“
62 Across: Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across – Starts with “E“
65 Across: Celebrates birthdays – Starts with “A“
66 Across: Large member of the violin family – Starts with “C“
67 Across: Dollop – Starts with “G“
68 Across: Swollen mark – Starts with “W“
69 Across: Swap – Starts with “T“
70 Across: Email folder – Starts with “S“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Throat-clearing sound – Starts with “A“
2 Down: Glowing review – Starts with “R“
3 Down: Oklahoma home of Vance Air Force Base – Starts with “E“
4 Down: Goes off script – Starts with “A“
5 Down: Div. for the Phillies – Starts with “N“
6 Down: Lithium-__ battery – Starts with “I“
7 Down: Pat down at a security checkpoint – Starts with “F“
8 Down: Verified fact – Starts with “T“
9 Down: Binary type of question – Starts with “Y“
10 Down: Donkey – Starts with “A“
11 Down: One that takes turns making dinner? – Starts with “R“
12 Down: Dressed (in) – Starts with “C“
13 Down: Leaves none for others – Starts with “H“
18 Down: Fundraising fete – Starts with “G“
22 Down: Sailboat with one mast – Starts with “S“
25 Down: “Let’s put it to __”: “Show of hands” – Starts with “A“
26 Down: Spelunking site – Starts with “C“
27 Down: Roof projection – Starts with “E“
28 Down: __ pants: calf-length garment – Starts with “C“
29 Down: Agricultural measures – Starts with “A“
30 Down: Work of fiction considered for a Hugo or Nebula Award – Starts with “S“
32 Down: Book name – Starts with “T“
33 Down: Eyelid sores – Starts with “S“
36 Down: Tending (to) – Starts with “A“
37 Down: Enter one’s user name and password – Starts with “L“
39 Down: “La Dolce __” – Starts with “V“
40 Down: Similar – Starts with “A“
41 Down: Prego competitor – Starts with “R“
47 Down: Maker of rocket-powered roller skates, in cartoons – Starts with “A“
48 Down: Suits found on many a beach bum? – Starts with “T“
50 Down: Not hunched over – Starts with “E“
51 Down: Renovation project enthusiast, casually – Starts with “D“
52 Down: “Futurama” captain with one eye and purple hair – Starts with “L“
53 Down: Spring melt – Starts with “T“
54 Down: Salary – Starts with “W“
57 Down: Agitate – Starts with “R“
58 Down: Short story writer? – Starts with “A“
59 Down: Pride parade inits. – Starts with “L“
61 Down: Ballpark fig. – Starts with “E“
63 Down: Having celebrated many birthdays – Starts with “O“
64 Down: American writer Edgar Allan __ – Starts with “P“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 10, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: __ rug: small carpet – AREA
5 Across: “Cool!” – NIFTY
10 Across: St. Louis landmark – ARCH
14 Across: Player’s set of cards – HAND
15 Across: Peter of “The Maltese Falcon” – LORRE
16 Across: Spotlight moment in a concert – SOLO
17 Across: Superhero nemesis, often – EVILGENIUS
19 Across: Antlered deer – STAG
20 Across: Radio, TV, newspapers, etc. – MEDIA
21 Across: RR stops – STNS
23 Across: Passports, e.g. – IDS
24 Across: Massive dark spots in outer space – BLACKHOLES
28 Across: Tapioca source – CASSAVA
31 Across: Brewery kilns – OASTS
34 Across: Athletic gp. for the Blue Devils – ACC
35 Across: Egg cells – OVA
37 Across: “That is perfect!” – LOVEIT
38 Across: Place for a “No Trespassing” sign – PRIVATEPROPERTY
42 Across: Move to a different folder, e.g. – REFILE
43 Across: Schoolyard game – TAG
44 Across: Suffix with percent – ILE
45 Across: Last Supper question from Judas –ISITI
46 Across: Beards similar to Vandykes –GOATEES
49 Across: William S. Burroughs work – NAKEDLUNCH
53 Across: Number of players in Connect Four – TWO
55 Across: New York canal – ERIE
56 Across: Virtuous – MORAL
60 Across: Partake of –
62 Across: Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across – EYEOPENING
65 Across: Celebrates birthdays – AGES
66 Across: Large member of the violin family – CELLO
67 Across: Dollop – GLOB
68 Across: Swollen mark – WELT
69 Across: Swap –TRADE
70 Across: Email folder – SENT
Down Answers
1 Down: Throat-clearing sound –AHEM
2 Down: Glowing review –RAVE
3 Down: Oklahoma home of Vance Air Force Base – ENID
4 Down: Goes off script – ADLIBS
5 Down: Div. for the Phillies –NLE
6 Down: Lithium-__ battery –ION
7 Down: Pat down at a security checkpoint –FRISK
8 Down: Verified fact – TRUTH
9 Down: Binary type of question – YESNO
10 Down: Donkey – ASS
11 Down: One that takes turns making dinner? – ROTIISSERIE
12 Down: Dressed (in) – CLAD
13 Down: Leaves none for others –HOGS
18 Down: Fundraising fete – GALA
22 Down: Sailboat with one mast – SLOOP
25 Down: “Let’s put it to __”: “Show of hands” – AVOTE
26 Down: Spelunking site – CAVE
27 Down: Roof projection – EAVE
28 Down: __ pants: calf-length garment – CAPRI
29 Down: Agricultural measures – ACRES
30 Down: Work of fiction considered for a Hugo or Nebula Award – SCIFINOVEL
32 Down: Book name – TITLE
33 Down: Eyelid sores – STYES
36 Down: Tending (to) – APT
37 Down: Enter one’s user name and password – LOGON
39 Down: “La Dolce __” – VITA
40 Down: Similar – ALIKE
41 Down: Prego competitor – RAGU
47 Down: Maker of rocket-powered roller skates, in cartoons – ACME
48 Down: Suits found on many a beach bum? – THONGS
52 Down: “Futurama” captain with one eye and purple hair – LEELA
53 Down: Spring melt – THAW
54 Down: Salary – WAGE
57 Down: Agitate – RILE
58 Down: Short story writer? – ANON
59 Down: Pride parade inits. – LGBT
61 Down: Ballpark fig. – EST
63 Down: Having celebrated many birthdays – OLD
64 Down: American writer Edgar Allan __ – POE
Today’s Washington Post crossword had a sharp concept with solid theme execution. The long entries stood out cleanly and tied into the central idea in a way that felt deliberate but not forced. The fill was smooth, and the cluing hit a smart balance between accessible and challenging. A polished grid that rewarded careful thinking from start to finish.
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