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 8, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: Advice to someone who’s about to blow? – Starts with “M“
10 Across: Applications – Starts with “U“
14 Across: Good-looking? – Starts with “I“
16 Across: Patriots quarterback Drake – Starts with “M“
17 Across: It’s the thought that counts – Starts with “M“
18 Across: Card dealer? – Starts with “A“
19 Across: Caribou relative – Starts with “E“
20 Across: Number in brackets – Starts with “S“
21 Across: Like Santa Fe, among U.S. capitals – Starts with “O“
23 Across: Ran out of juice – Starts with “D“
25 Across: Oil formations – Starts with “S“
27 Across: Tool in a shed – Starts with “H“
28 Across: Biblical son of Seth – Starts with “E“
30 Across: Drew – Starts with “L“
31 Across: Dendriform Tolkien character – Starts with “E“
32 Across: Choose – Starts with “O“
34 Across: Challenges for students and senators – Starts with “M“
36 Across: Toast types – Starts with “G“
39 Across: Exercise named for a physiologist – Starts with “B“
40 Across: Get even – Starts with “L“
42 Across: Fan’s request – Starts with “P“
43 Across: Suffix with origin or liquid – Starts with “A“
44 Across: “__ gusto”: “Pleased to meet you” – Starts with “M“
46 Across: Ceremony – Starts with “P“
49 Across: Dwelling for some modern nomads – Starts with “V“
50 Across: __ price – Starts with “A“
52 Across: Slander, e.g. – Starts with “T“
54 Across: Eurasian weasel – Starts with “E“
56 Across: Snitch – Starts with “N“
58 Across: Former capital of Brazil – Starts with “R“
59 Across: Type of PED – Starts with “R“
60 Across: Asset turned liability? – Starts with “R“
63 Across: Bit of critique – Starts with “N“
64 Across: Structure installed to annoy a neighbor – Starts with “S“
65 Across: Ambulance team: Abbr. – Starts with “E“
66 Across: “Absolutely relatable behavior right there” – Starts with “A“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Performed silently – Starts with “M“
2 Down: Most widespread species of penguin – Starts with “A“
3 Down: Puzzle invented by Tetsuya Miyamoto – Starts with “K“
4 Down: Celebrate Eid al-Fitr, e.g. – Starts with “E“
5 Down: “Sadly … ” – Starts with “A“
6 Down: Bits of trickery – Starts with “W“
7 Down: “Please tell me the shower’s available” – Starts with “I“
8 Down: Show place – Starts with “S“
9 Down: Word with single or home – Starts with “H“
10 Down: Question from a troll – Starts with “U“
11 Down: “Twinsies!” – Starts with “S“
12 Down: Gander-herding call? – Starts with “E“
13 Down: Volleyball teams, e.g. – Starts with “S“
15 Down: Overcome, in a way – Starts with “C“
22 Down: Experience that might include hallucinations – Starts with “L“
24 Down: Lorna __ – Starts with “D“
26 Down: Home, informally – Starts with “C“
29 Down: Alma mater of Stacey Abrams – Starts with “S“
33 Down: Formal bottoms – Starts with “T“
35 Down: Park with a reproduction torii gate and stave church – Starts with ” E“
36 Down: Comment when things are heating up – Starts with “G“
37 Down: Protection when things are heating up – Starts with “O“
38 Down: Draw (into) – Starts with “S“
40 Down: Cox of “Orange Is the New Black” – Starts with “L“
41 Down: “About that … ” – Starts with “T“
45 Down: Mindlessly – Starts with “O“
47 Down: “One Day at a Time” star – Starts with “M“
48 Down: Royals prospect? – Starts with “P“
51 Down: Light that never stops? – Starts with “G“
53 Down: Bags often given as swag – Starts with “T“
55 Down: Time to beware – Starts with “I“
57 Down: Feature of some bookstores – Starts with “C“
61 Down: Celebratory Greek cry – Starts with “O“
62 Down: Goal for some night sch. students – Starts with “G“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 8, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: Advice to someone who’s about to blow? — MAKEAWISH
10 Across: Applications — USES
14 Across: Good-looking? — IDEALISTIC
16 Across: Patriots quarterback Drake — MAYE
17 Across: It’s the thought that counts — MENTALMATH
18 Across: Card dealer? — AMEX
19 Across: Caribou relative — ELK
20 Across: Number in brackets — SEED
21 Across: Like Santa Fe, among U.S. capitals — OLDEST
23 Across: Ran out of juice — DIED
25 Across: Oil formations — SLICKS
27 Across: Tool in a shed — HOE
28 Across: Biblical son of Seth — ENOS
30 Across: Drew — LURED
31 Across: Dendriform Tolkien character — ENT
32 Across: Choose — OPT
34 Across: Challenges for students and senators — MIDTERMS
36 Across: Toast types — GONERS
39 Across: Exercise named for a physiologist — BURPEE
40 Across: Get even — LEVELOUT
42 Across: Fan’s request — PIC
43 Across: Suffix with origin or liquid — ATE
44 Across: “__ gusto”: “Pleased to meet you” — MUCHO
46 Across: Ceremony — POM
49 Across: Dwelling for some modern nomads — VAN
50 Across: __ price — ASKING
52 Across: Slander, e.g. — TORT
54 Across: Eurasian weasel — ERMINE
56 Across: Snitch — NARC
58 Across: Former capital of Brazil — RIO
59 Across: Type of PED — ROID
60 Across: Asset turned liability? — ROGUEAGENT
63 Across: Bit of critique — NOTE
64 Across: Structure installed to annoy a neighbor — SPITFENCE
65 Across: Ambulance team: Abbr. — EMTS
66 Across: “Absolutely relatable behavior right there” — ASONEDOES
Down Answers
1 Down: Performed silently — MIMED
2 Down: Most widespread species of penguin — ADELIE
3 Down: Puzzle invented by Tetsuya Miyamoto — KENKEN
4 Down: Celebrate Eid al-Fitr, e.g. — EAT
5 Down: “Sadly … ” — ALAS
6 Down: Bits of trickery — WILES
7 Down: “Please tell me the shower’s available” — ISMELL
8 Down: Show place — STADIUM
9 Down: Word with single or home — HIT
10 Down: Question from a troll — UMAD
11 Down: “Twinsies!” — SAMEHERE
12 Down: Gander-herding call? — EYESONME
13 Down: Volleyball teams, e.g. — SEXTETS
15 Down: Overcome, in a way —CHOKEDUP
22 Down: Experience that might include hallucinations — LSDTRIP
24 Down: Lorna __ — DOONE
26 Down: Home, informally — CRIB
29 Down: Alma mater of Stacey Abrams — SPELMAN
33 Down: Formal bottoms — TROUSERS
35 Down: Park with a reproduction torii gate and stave church — EPCOT
36 Down: Comment when things are heating up — GETAROOM
37 Down: Protection when things are heating up — OVENMITT
38 Down: Draw (into) — SUCK
40 Down: Cox of “Orange Is the New Black” — LAVERNE
41 Down: “About that … ” — THINGIS
45 Down: Mindlessly — ONAUTO
47 Down: “One Day at a Time” star — MORENO
48 Down: Royals prospect? — PRINCE
51 Down: Light that never stops? — GREEN
53 Down: Bags often given as swag — TOTES
55 Down: Time to beware — IDES
57 Down: Feature of some bookstores — CAFE
61 Down: Celebratory Greek cry — OPA
62 Down: Goal for some night sch. students — GED
Today’s Washington Post crossword is crisp and balanced, with a theme that unfolds neatly and rewards pattern recognition. The fill feels modern but grounded, avoiding awkward abbreviations or dated slang. Cluing leans clever without being opaque, giving solvers that steady rhythm of small wins. Overall, a clean, thoughtful construction that makes for an engaging weekend solve.
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