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 December 1, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: South American capital city with a namesake legume – Starts with “L“
5 Across: Tells a white lie – Starts with “F“
9 Across: Resist authority – Starts with “R“
14 Across: Many a North African – Starts with “A“
15 Across: Foot or furlong – Starts with “U“
16 Across: Fill with joy – Starts with “E“
17 Across: *Belongings – Starts with “P“
20 Across: Capitol Hill VIP – Starts with “S“
21 Across: “Well, gosh!” – Starts with “G“
22 Across: Small talk – Starts with “C“
23 Across: *Grow, as a savings account – Starts with “E“
28 Across: Small caves – Starts with “G“
29 Across: South Korean capital – Starts with “S“
32 Across: Fires up, as an engine – Starts with “R“
33 Across: Stair climber’s aid – Starts with “R“
36 Across: Bert’s “Sesame Street” roommate – Starts with “E“
38 Across: Summer on the Riviera – Starts with “E“
39 Across: *Gas station convenience store chain – Starts with “C“
41 Across: Compadre – Starts with “P“
42 Across: Body midsection – Starts with “T“
44 Across: Headquarters – Starts with “S“
45 Across: Minute __ orange juice – Starts with “M“
46 Across: “__ mio”: classic Italian love song – Starts with “O“
48 Across: General unease – Starts with “M“
50 Across: *Philosophical concept concerning the moral code of the universe – Starts with “N“
53 Across: Civil rights icon Parks – Starts with “R“
56 Across: Forensic sci. specialty – Starts with “C“
57 Across: Snatch – Starts with “N“
58 Across: Snarky response to a boast, and what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues? – Starts with “I“
64 Across: Assumed name – Starts with “A“
65 Across: Equipment – Starts with “G“
66 Across: Silicon Valley city Palo __ – Starts with “A“
67 Across: “__ luck!” – Starts with “L“
68 Across: Best Comeback Athlete, e.g. – Starts with “E“
69 Across: Whole bunch – Starts with “S“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Once around the track – Starts with “L“
2 Down: Outrage – Starts with “I“
3 Down: Exploratory vehicles on the red planet – Starts with “M“
4 Down: Removes (oneself) – Starts with “A“
5 Down: “Sounds like a good time!” – Starts with “F“
6 Down: Once __ lifetime – Starts with “I“
7 Down: Hogwash – Starts with “B“
8 Down: Cattle ranch animal – Starts with “S“
9 Down: NBA official – Starts with “B“
10 Down: Qualified voter – Starts with “E“
11 Down: “Brandenburg Concertos” composer – Starts with “B“
12 Down: Jazz vocalist James – Starts with “E“
13 Down: “__ we forget” – Starts with “L“
18 Down: “I’m taking care of that” – Starts with “O“
19 Down: Add-on charges – Starts with “F“
23 Down: White marsh bird – Starts with “E“
24 Down: Unimaginative retort – Starts with “A“
25 Down: Sushi seaweed – Starts with “N“
26 Down: Bygone Russian rulers – Starts with “T“
27 Down: “__ and ye shall find” – Starts with “S“
30 Down: Debt collector’s target – Starts with “U“
31 Down: Be a go-between – Starts with “L“
34 Down: Winter road hazard – Starts with “I”
35 Down: Alpaca kin – Starts with “L“
37 Down: Respected leader – Starts with “E“
39 Down: Pepsi or Coke – Starts with “C“
40 Down: List-shortening abbr. – Starts with “E“
43 Down: Hyundai sedans – Starts with “S“
45 Down: Salsa percussion pair – Starts with “M“
47 Down: Inscribe with acid – Starts with “E“
49 Down: Unique – Starts with “L“
51 Down: Factor in battery life – Starts with “U“
52 Down: Ceremonial acts – Starts with “R“
53 Down: Money in Iran – Starts with “R“
54 Down: Norway home of the Munch Museum – Starts with “O“
55 Down: Peevish state – Starts with “S“
59 Down: Agcy. that x-rays bags – Starts with “T“
60 Down: Sticky tree juice – Starts with “S“
61 Down: Snoop – Starts with “P“
62 Down: Stopped fasting – Starts with “A“
63 Down: Blue – Starts with “L“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for December 1, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: South American capital city with a namesake legume – LIMA
5 Across: Tells a white lie – FIBS
9 Across: Resist authority – REBEL
14 Across: Many a North African – ARAB
15 Across: Foot or furlong – UNIT
16 Across: Fill with joy – ELATE
17 Across: *Belongings – PERSONALEFFECTS
20 Across: Capitol Hill VIP – SEN
21 Across: “Well, gosh!” – GEE
22 Across: Small talk – CHAT
23 Across: *Grow, as a savings account – EARNINTEREST
39 Across: *Gas station convenience store chain – CIRCLEK
41 Across: Compadre – PAL
42 Across: Body midsection – TORSO
44 Across: Headquarters – SEAT
45 Across: Minute __ orange juice – MAID
46 Across: “__ mio”: classic Italian love song – OSOLE
48 Across: General unease – MALAISE
50 Across: *Philosophical concept concerning the moral code of the universe – NATURALORDER
53 Across: Civil rights icon Parks – ROSA
56 Across: Forensic sci. specialty – CSI
57 Across: Snatch – NAB
58 Across: Snarky response to a boast, and what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues? – ISNTTHATSPECIAL
64 Across: Assumed name – ALIAS
65 Across: Equipment – GEAR
66 Across: Silicon Valley city Palo __ – ALTO
67 Across: “__ luck!” – LOTSA
68 Across: Best Comeback Athlete, e.g. – ESPY
69 Across: Whole bunch – SLEW
Down Answers
1 Down: Once around the track – LAP
2 Down: Outrage – IRE
3 Down: Exploratory vehicles on the red planet – MARSROVERS
4 Down: Removes (oneself) – ABSENTS
5 Down: “Sounds like a good time!” – FUN
6 Down: Once __ lifetime – INA
7 Down: Hogwash – BILGE
8 Down: Cattle ranch animal – STEER
9 Down: NBA official – REF
10 Down: Qualified voter – ELECTOR
11 Down: “Brandenburg Concertos” composer – BACH
12 Down: Jazz vocalist James – ETTA
13 Down: “__ we forget” – LEST
18 Down: “I’m taking care of that” – ONIT
19 Down: Add-on charges – FEES
23 Down: White marsh bird –EGRET
24 Down: Unimaginative retort – ARETOO
25 Down: Sushi seaweed – NORI
26 Down: Bygone Russian rulers – TSARS
27 Down: “__ and ye shall find” – SEEK
30 Down: Debt collector’s target – UNPAIDBILL
31 Down: Be a go-between – LIAISE
34 Down: Winter road hazard – ICE
35 Down: Alpaca kin – LLAMA
37 Down: Respected leader – ELDER
39 Down: Pepsi or Coke – COLA
40 Down: List-shortening abbr. – ETAL
43 Down: Hyundai sedans – SONATAS
45 Down: Salsa percussion pair – MARACAS
47 Down: Inscribe with acid – ETCH
49 Down: Unique – LONE
51 Down: Factor in battery life – RITES
52 Down: Ceremonial acts – RITES
53 Down: Money in Iran – RIAL
54 Down: Norway home of the Munch Museum – OSLO
55 Down: Peevish state – SNIT
59 Down: Agcy. that x-rays bags – TSA
60 Down: Sticky tree juice – SAP
61 Down: Snoop – PRY
62 Down: Stopped fasting – ATE
63 Down: Blue – LOW
Today’s Washington Post crossword lands in that sweet spot where the theme feels clever without ever weighing the grid down. The long themers — especially PERSONAL EFFECTS, EARN INTEREST, and NATURAL ORDER — tie together neatly, and the cluing has that trademark WaPo snap: playful but fair, with just enough misdirection to keep things lively. The fill stays smooth across the board, with almost no “ugh” glue, and the grid’s flow makes it easy to stay in the solving rhythm. Overall, a polished, satisfying puzzle that feels thoughtful and tight from top to bottom.
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