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 3, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1:Across __ lines: mysterious geoglyphs in Peru – Starts with “N“
6:Across Couple – Starts with “T“
9:Across Love, in Spanish – Starts with “A“
13:Across Geometry class statement – Starts with “A“
14:Across Ink pouches – Starts with “S“
16:Across Knockoff version – Starts with “D“
17:Across Chop finely – Starts with “M“
18:Across Some Hollywood red-carpet events – Starts with “P“
20:Across Go along with – Starts with “E“
22:Across Formal address – Starts with “M“
23:Across Con’s opposite – Starts with “P“
24:Across Celebratory gesture after a success – Starts with “A“
26:Across “You __ one job!” – Starts with “H“
27:Across TV network based in Central London – Starts with “B“
30:Across Complain – Starts with “C“
31:Across “Claws” actor Jack – Starts with “K“
33:Across In the style of, on French menus – Starts with “A“
34:Across Sailor’s “Halt!” – Starts with “A“
36:Across Puts one’s feet up – Starts with “R“
39:Across Instant noodles option – Starts with “R“
41:Across Ultimate degree – Starts with “N“
42:Across Razzle-dazzle – Starts with “E“
43:Across “Sullivan’s Crossing” channel – Starts with “T“
44:Across Caribbean island near Venezuela – Starts with “A“
46:Across Blackjack card – Starts with “A“
47:Across Crucifix – Starts with “R“
49:Across Track legend Zátopek – Starts with “E“
50:Across __ factor – Starts with “W“
51:Across AIT scanner org. – Starts with “T“
53:Across Spaghetti topper – Starts with “M“
56:Across “Monsters, __” – Starts with “I“
57:Across With, on French menus – Starts with “A“
58:Across Dives like a hawk – Starts with “S“
62:Across Taylor Swift hit that aptly spent two weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 – Starts with “F“
65:Across Easy-to-spot jigsaw pieces – Starts with “E“
66:Across Release – Starts with “F“
67:Across In __ of – Starts with “L“
68:Across Everglades wading bird – Starts with “E“
69:Across Threaded together – Starts with “S“
70:Across Form 1099 fig. – Starts with “S“
71:Across Falls (over) – Starts with “K“
Down Clues ⬇️
1:Down Topic of conversation for parents-to-be – Starts with “N“
2:Down Turning point? – Starts with “A“
3:Down Multivitamin element – Starts with “Z“
4:Down Drinkable chocolate – Starts with “C“
5:Down The Guess Who song covered by Lenny Kravitz – Starts with “A“
6:Down Cook’s meas. – Starts with “T“
7:Down Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle’s circled letters – Starts with “W“
8:Down One of a geographic quintet – Starts with “O“
9:Down Summery drink suffix – Starts with “A“
10:Down Principle that anything that can go wrong will go wrong – Starts with “M“
11:Down “Tosca,” for one – Starts with “O“
12:Down Fill in, as a bare spot in a yard – Starts with “R“
15:Down Noisy kiss – Starts with “S“
19:Down Comedian’s self-deprecating assurance – Starts with “I“
21:Down Chiefs star Kelce, to fans – Starts with “T“
25:Down Sanskrit for “life force” – Starts with “P“
27:Down Oldest Simpson kid – Starts with “B“
28:Down Ho-hum – Starts with “B“
29:Down Unseen collective character on “The Office” – Starts with “C“
32:Down Min. fraction – Starts with “S“
35:Down Stick out like a sore __ – Starts with “T“
37:Down Food truck fare – Starts with “T“
38:Down Nurse a grudge, say – Starts with “S“
40:Down Green prefix – Starts with “E“
45:Down Slant – Starts with “B“
48:Down New Jersey NHL player – Starts with “D“
51:Down Petty quarrels – Starts with “T“
52:Down “Zzz” sound – Starts with “S“
54:Down Protection – Starts with “A“
55:Down Ski resort building – Starts with “L“
59:Down Fantasy heavy – Starts with “O“
60:Down Banana skin – Starts with “P“
61:Down Retired jets, briefly – Starts with “S“
63:Down Royal flush card – Starts with “T“
64:Down Winery vat – Starts with “T“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for December 3, 2025
Across Answers
1: Across: __ lines: mysterious geoglyphs in Peru – NAZCA
6: Across: Couple – TWO
9: Across: Love, in Spanish – AMOR
13: Across: Geometry class statement – AXIOM
14: Across: Ink pouches – SACS
16: Across: Knockoff version – DUPE
17: Across: Chop finely – MINCE
18: Across: Some Hollywood red-carpet events – PREMIERS
20: Across: Go along with – ESCORT
22: Across: Formal address – MAAM
23: Across: Con’s opposite – PRO
24: Across: Celebratory gesture after a success – AIRPUNCH
26: Across: “You __ one job!” – HAD
27: Across: TV network based in Central London – BBC
30: Across: Complain –CARP
31: Across: “Claws” actor Jack – KESY
33: Across: In the style of, on French menus – ALA
34: Across: Sailor’s “Halt!” – AVAST
36: Across: Puts one’s feet up – RESTS
39: Across: Instant noodles option – RAMEN
41: Across: Ultimate degree – NTH
42: Across: Razzle-dazzle – ECLAT
43: Across: “Sullivan’s Crossing” channel – THECW
44: Across: Caribbean island near Venezuela – ARUBA
46: Across: Blackjack card – ACE
47: Across: Crucifix – ROOD
49: Across: Track legend Zátopek – EMIL
50: Across: __ factor – WOW
51: Across: AIT scanner org. – TSA
53: Across: Spaghetti topper – MEATBALL
56: Across: “Monsters, __” – INC
57: Across: With, on French menus – AVEC
58: Across: Dives like a hawk – SWOOPS
62: Across: Taylor Swift hit that aptly spent two weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 – FORTNIGHT
65: Across: Easy-to-spot jigsaw pieces – EDGES
66: Across: Release – FREE
67: Across: In __ of – LIEU
68: Across: Everglades wading bird – EGRET
69: Across: Threaded together – SEWN
70: Across: Form 1099 fig. – SSN
71: Across: Falls (over) – KEELS
Down Answers
1: Down Topic of conversation for parents-to-be – NAME
2: Down Turning point? – AXIS
3: Down Multivitamin element – ZINC
4: Down Drinkable chocolate – COCOA
5: Down The Guess Who song covered by Lenny Kravitz – AMERICANWOMAN
6: Down Cook’s meas. – TSP
7: Down Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle’s circled letters – WARMUPSTRETCHES
8: Down One of a geographic quintet – OCEAN
9: Down Summery drink suffix – ADE
10: Down Principle that anything that can go wrong will go wrong – MURPHYSLAW
11: Down “Tosca,” for one – OPERA
12: Down Fill in, as a bare spot in a yard – RESOD
15: Down Noisy kiss – SMACK
19: Down Comedian’s self-deprecating assurance – IMHEREALLWEEK
21: Down Chiefs star Kelce, to fans –TRAV
25: Down Sanskrit for “life force” –PRANA
27: Down Oldest Simpson kid – BART
28: Down Ho-hum – BLAH
29: Down Unseen collective character on “The Office” – CAMERACREW
32: Down Min. fraction – SEC
35: Down Stick out like a sore __ – THUMB
37: Down Food truck fare – TACO
38: Down Nurse a grudge, say – STEW
40: Down Green prefix – ECO
45: Down Slant – BIAS
48: Down New Jersey NHL player – DEVIL
51: Down Petty quarrels – TIFFS
52: Down “Zzz” sound – SNORE
54: Down Protection – AEGIS
55: Down Ski resort building – LODGE
59: Down Fantasy heavy – OGRE
60: Down Banana skin – PEEL
61: Down Retired jets, briefly – SSTS
63: Down Royal flush card – TEN
64: Down Winery vat – TUN
Today’s Washington Post crossword has that polished, confident feel the puzzle is known for. The theme is tight and cleverly woven through the grid, with a payoff that feels earned rather than telegraphed. Cluing is sharp without being showy, mixing in pop culture, wordplay, and clean factual bits in a way that keeps the solve lively. Even the shorter fill feels intentional, and the whole grid moves with a smooth rhythm that never bogs down. A smart, satisfying solve from top to bottom.
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