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: Washington Post and LA Times share the same Daily Crossword every day so you can play either.
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Hints for November 7, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: __ committee – Starts with “A“
6 Across: Soak (up), as gravy – Starts with “S“
9 Across: 34-Across lines – Starts with “R“
14 Across: Statement of beliefs – Starts with “C“
15 Across: Homer’s tee – Starts with “T“
16 Across: Top monk – Starts with “A“
17 Across: *Comments – Starts with “T “
19 Across: *Seasonal malady – Starts with “F“
20 Across: Resort destination – Starts with “S“
21 Across: Attend without an invitation – Starts with “C“
22 Across: Sacred object – Starts with “T “
23 Across: Full of frills – Starts with “L “
24 Across: “Ain’t it the truth!” – Starts with “A“
26 Across: *Kinda-sorta – Starts with “D“
29 Across: *Blacken on the grill – Starts with “C“
32 Across: Happening – Starts with “E“
33 Across: Plaintiffs – Starts with “S“
34 Across: GPS display – Starts with “M“
36 Across: Zero, for Aryna Sabalenka – Starts with “L“
37 Across: Bug __ – Starts with “S“
38 Across: Lion locks – Starts with “M“
39 Across: Fib – Starts with “L “
40 Across: Archaeologist’s find – Starts with “S“
41 Across: Adjoining hotel rooms – Starts with “S “
42 Across: *Mimic’s talent – Starts with “D“
44 Across: *American Girl buy – Starts with “D“
45 Across: Theme park attraction – Starts with “R“
46 Across: The “S” of NSFW – Starts with “S“
47 Across: Home of Himeji Castle – Starts with “J“
50 Across: Mocking tribute – Starts with “R“
52 Across: “Shame on you!” – Starts with “T“
55 Across: Only coastal city in Jordan – Starts with “A“
56 Across: Focused and feeling unstoppable, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues – Starts with “I“
58 Across: Staff writing – Starts with “M“
59 Across: Overalls component – Starts with “B“
60 Across: “In your dreams!” – Starts with “N“
61 Across: Pancake quantity – Starts with “B“
62 Across: Place for pigs – Starts with “S“
63 Across: “Hello” and “Bye Bye Bye” – Starts with “S“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Does something – Starts with “A“
2 Down: Faucet annoyance – Starts with “D“
3 Down: Goddess whose symbol is a peacock – Starts with “H“
4 Down: Poem of praise – Starts with “O“
5 Down: Company whose symbol is a peacock – Starts with “C“
6 Down: Many a shelter animal – Starts with “S“
7 Down: Hardy trees – Starts with “O“
8 Down: Press on – Starts with “P“
9 Down: Roof supports – Starts with “R“
10 Down: Like plum tomatoes – Starts with “O“
11 Down: Be up against – Starts with “A“
12 Down: Top of many an indoor stadium – Starts with “D“
13 Down: Acronym on some educational toys – Starts with “S“
18 Down: __ supports – Starts with “A“
23 Down: Security checkpoint formation – Starts with “L“
25 Down: Steenburgen of “Parenthood” – Starts with “M“
26 Down: “Hi-ho, the derry-o” setting – Starts with “D“
27 Down: Bypass – Starts with “A“
28 Down: “In your dreams!” – Starts with “N“
29 Down: B-baller Steph – Starts with “C“
30 Down: Common accumulation during vacation – Starts with “E“
43 Down: Language spoken in 55-Across – Starts with “A“
44 Down: 100-meter race, e.g. – Starts with “D“
46 Down: Didn’t help – Starts with “S”
47 Down: Door __ – Starts with “J“
48 Down: Sea blue – Starts with “A“
49 Down: Days of yore – Starts with “P “
51 Down: “Right away, boss!” – Starts with “O“
52 Down: 34-Across dot – Starts with “T“
53 Down: Minor setback – Starts with “S“
54 Down: A minor and A major – Starts with “K“
57 Down: Where the wild things are – Starts with “Z“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 7, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: __ committee – ADHOC
6 Across: Soak (up), as gravy – SOP
9 Across: 34-Across lines – ROADS
14 Across: Statement of beliefs – CREDO
15 Across: Homer’s tee – TAU
16 Across: Top monk – ABBOT
17 Across: *Comments – TIREMARKS
19 Across: *Seasonal malady – FLUME
20 Across: Resort destination – SPA
21 Across: Attend without an invitation – CRASH
22 Across: Sacred object – TOTEM
23 Across: Full of frills – LACY
24 Across: “Ain’t it the truth!” – AMEN
26 Across: *Kinda-sorta – DANISH
29 Across: *Blacken on the grill – CHARGER
32 Across: Happening – EVENT
33 Across: Plaintiffs – SUERS
34 Across: GPS display – MAP
36 Across: Zero, for Aryna Sabalenka – LOVE
37 Across: Bug __ – SPRAY
38 Across: Lion locks – MANE
39 Across: Fib – LIE
40 Across: Archaeologist’s find – SHARD
41 Across: Adjoining hotel rooms – SUITE
42 Across: *Mimic’s talent – DRAPERY
44 Across: *American Girl buy – DOLLOP
45 Across: Theme park attraction – RIDE
46 Across: The “S” of NSFW – SAFE
47 Across: Home of Himeji Castle – JAPAN
50 Across: Mocking tribute – ROAST
52 Across: “Shame on you!” – TSK
55 Across: Only coastal city in Jordan – AQABA
56 Across: Focused and feeling unstoppable, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues – INTHEZONE
58 Across: Staff writing – MUSIC
59 Across: Overalls component – BIB
60 Across: “In your dreams!” – NOWAY
61 Across: Pancake quantity – BATCH
62 Across: Place for pigs – STY
63 Across: “Hello” and “Bye Bye Bye” – SONGS
Down Answers
1 Down: Does something – ACTS
2 Down: Faucet annoyance – DRIP
3 Down: Goddess whose symbol is a peacock – HEAR
4 Down: Poem of praise – ODE
5 Down: Company whose symbol is a peacock – COMCAST
6 Down: Many a shelter animal – STRAY
7 Down: Hardy trees – OAKS
8 Down: Press on – PUSHAHEAD
9 Down: Roof supports – RAFTERS
10 Down: Like plum tomatoes – OBLONG
11 Down: Be up against – ABUT
12 Down: Top of many an indoor stadium – DOME
13 Down: Acronym on some educational toys – STEM
18 Down: __ supports – ARCH
23 Down: Security checkpoint formation – LINE
25 Down: Steenburgen of “Parenthood” – MARY
26 Down: “Hi-ho, the derry-o” setting – DELL
27 Down: Bypass – AVOID
28 Down: “In your dreams!” – NEVER
29 Down: B-baller Steph – CURRY
30 Down: Common accumulation during vacation – EMAIL
31 Down: Cost – RANTO
33 Down: Pork slab on the grill – SPARERIBS
35 Down: Small sound – PEEP
37 Down: Garden structure – SHED
38 Down: Moscow __: ginger beer drink – MULE
40 Down: À la Florentine green – SPINACH
41 Down: Makes less harsh – SOFTENS
43 Down: Language spoken in 55-Across – ARABIC
44 Down: 100-meter race, e.g. – DASH
46 Down: Didn’t help – SATBY
47 Down: Door __ – JAMB
48 Down: Sea blue – AQUA
49 Down: Days of yore – PAST
51 Down: “Right away, boss!” – ONIT
52 Down: 34-Across dot – TOWN
53 Down: Minor setback – SNAG
54 Down: A minor and A major – KEYS
57 Down: Where the wild things are – ZOO
Today’s Washington Post crossword is clean, creative, and tightly built. The theme has a clever central idea that ties the circled entries together in a way that feels earned rather than forced. The fill is smooth with plenty of solid mid-length entries that keep the grid lively. Difficulty lands at a steady mid-level, making it fun for both casual and experienced solvers. A well-balanced and neatly executed puzzle.
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