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 5, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: Casual top? – Starts with “C“
5 Across: __ page: website introduction – Starts with “S“
11 Across: Spanish infinitive – Starts with “S“
14 Across: Stratford-upon-__ – Starts with “A“
15 Across: Cause – Starts with “L“
16 Across: Hullabaloo – Starts with “A“
17 Across: *Odist with a passion for the culinary arts? – Starts with “C“
19 Across: “Snowden” org. – Starts with “N“
20 Across: Morsel – Starts with “T“
21 Across: Flavor of some purple ice cream – Starts with “U“
22 Across: Condition that affects one’s ability to focus, briefly – Starts with “A“
23 Across: Pastoral – Starts with “I“
24 Across: *Eight-member band from Seoul, perhaps? – Starts with “K“
26 Across: Word on a shoppe sign – Starts with “O“
28 Across: “Yes !” – Starts with “S“
29 Across: Soft “Hey, you” – Starts with “P“
32 Across: Great Basin people – Starts with “U“
35 Across: Gets warmer, in a way – Starts with “N“
36 Across: Prefix in some genre names – Starts with “A“
37 Across: *Social media community obsessed with quick kisses? – Starts with “P“
39 Across: Jazz guitarist Metheny – Starts with “P“
40 Across: Paris river – Starts with “S“
42 Across: Catch – Starts with “H“
43 Across: IDs on tax forms – Starts with “S“
44 Across: Star associated with Venus – Starts with “S“
46 Across: Expand – Starts with “G“
48 Across: *Beverage sold at a Florida theme park? – Starts with “E“
51 Across: Catch – Starts with “H“
55 Across: Infielder played by Bernsen in the “Major League” films – Starts with “D“
56 Across: Weep – Starts with “C“
57 Across: Eritrea’s capital – Starts with “A“
58 Across: Egg cells – Starts with “O“
59 Across: Like some expenses, and how the answers to the starred clues are made? – Starts with “O“
61 Across: Hat similar to a songkok – Starts with “F“
62 Across: “The way things stand … ” – Starts with “A“
63 Across: “Je t'”: French “I love you” – Starts with “A“
64 Across: Get too much sun – Starts with “F“
65 Across: Change from residential to commercial, say – Starts with “R“
66 Across: Educational spots, briefly – Starts with “P“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Arizona flora – Starts with “C“
2 Down: Steer clear of – Starts with “A“
3 Down: Mercurial – Starts with “M“
4 Down: Image that’s subject to interpretation – Starts with “I“
5 Down: Opening – Starts with “S“
6 Down: Verve – Starts with “P“
7 Down: Relish – Starts with “L“
8 Down: Vinegary sauce – Starts with “A“
9 Down: Brews – Starts with “S“
10 Down: Word with tip or take – Starts with “H“
11 Down: Driving challenges? – Starts with “S“
12 Down: “Thinking Out Loud” singer – Starts with “E“
13 Down: Driving challenges? – Starts with “R“
18 Down: Register – Starts with “T“
22 Down: Lot unit – Starts with “A“
24 Down: Fore-and-aft rigged boat – Starts with “K“
25 Down: [I’m a pig!] – Starts with “O“
27 Down: Outstanding – Starts with “D“
29 Down: Sent along (to) – Starts with “P“
30 Down: Pajama party – Starts with “S“
31 Down: Suffering from cabin fever – Starts with “S“
33 Down: Pull (out) – Starts with “E“
34 Down: Play area – Starts with “S“
37 Down: Cooped (up) – Starts with “P“
38 Down: Bobby of the Bruins – Starts with “O“
41 Down: Quite bright – Starts with “N“
43 Down: Pool wear – Starts with “S“
45 Down: Point the finger at – Starts with “A“
47 Down: Very, very – Starts with “O“
49 Down: Ana of “Love, Victor” – Starts with “O“
50 Down: Onetime capital of Japan – Starts with “K“
52 Down: Brand of rolled tortilla chips – Starts with “T“
53 Down: Taco topping – Starts with “C“
54 Down: Abhors – Starts with “H“
57 Down: Cathedral area – Starts with “A“
59 Down: Dory propeller – Starts with “O“
60 Down: Dory propeller – Starts with “F“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for December 5, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: Casual top? – CAMI
5 Across: __ page: website introduction – SPLASH
11 Across: Spanish infinitive – SER
14 Across: Stratford-upon-__ – AVON
15 Across: Cause – LEADTO
16 Across: Hullabaloo – ADO
17 Across: *Odist with a passion for the culinary arts? – COOKTOPPOET
19 Across: “Snowden” org. – NSA
20 Across: Morsel – TIDBIT
21 Across: Flavor of some purple ice cream – UBE
22 Across: Condition that affects one’s ability to focus, briefly – ADHD
23 Across: Pastoral – IDYLL
24 Across: *Eight-member band from Seoul, perhaps? – KPOPOCET
26 Across: Word on a shoppe sign – OLDE
28 Across: “Yes !” – SIRREE
29 Across: Soft “Hey, you” – PSST
32 Across: Great Basin people – UTES
35 Across: Gets warmer, in a way – NEARS
36 Across: Prefix in some genre names – ALT
37 Across: *Social media community obsessed with quick kisses? – PECKTOCK
39 Across: Jazz guitarist Metheny – PAT
40 Across: Paris river – SEINE
42 Across: Catch – HEAR
43 Across: IDs on tax forms – SSNS
44 Across: Star associated with Venus – SERENA
46 Across: Expand – GROW
48 Across: *Beverage sold at a Florida theme park? – EPOCTCOKE
51 Across: Catch – HITCH
55 Across: Infielder played by Bernsen in the “Major League” films – DORN
56 Across: Weep – CRY
57 Across: Eritrea’s capital – ASMARA
58 Across: Egg cells – OVA
59 Across: Like some expenses, and how the answers to the starred clues are made? – OUTOFPOCKET
61 Across: Hat similar to a songkok – FEZ
62 Across: “The way things stand … ” – ASITIS
63 Across: “Je t'”: French “I love you” – AIME
64 Across: Get too much sun – FRY
65 Across: Change from residential to commercial, say – REZONE
66 Across: Educational spots, briefly – PSAS
Down Answers
1 Down: Arizona flora – CACTI
2 Down: Steer clear of – AVOID
3 Down: Mercurial – MOODY
4 Down: Image that’s subject to interpretation – INKBOLT
5 Down: Opening – SLOT
6 Down: Verve – PEP
7 Down: Relish – LAPUP
8 Down: Vinegary sauce ADOBO –
9 Down: Brews – STEEPS
10 Down: Word with tip or take – HOT
11 Down: Driving challenges? – SANDTRAPS
12 Down: “Thinking Out Loud” singer – EDSHEERAN
13 Down: Driving challenges? – ROADTESTS
18 Down: Register – TILL
22 Down: Lot unit – ACRE
24 Down: Fore-and-aft rigged boat – KETCH
25 Down: [I’m a pig!] – OINK
27 Down: Outstanding – DUE
29 Down: Sent along (to) – PASSEDOFF
30 Down: Pajama party – SLEEPOVER
31 Down: Suffering from cabin fever – STIRCRAZY
33 Down: Pull (out) – EKE
34 Down: Play area – STAGE
37 Down: Cooped (up) –PENT
38 Down: Bobby of the Bruins – ORR
41 Down: Quite bright –NEON
43 Down: Pool wear – SWIMCAP
45 Down: Point the finger at – ACCUSE
47 Down: Very, very –OHSO
49 Down: Ana of “Love, Victor” – ORITZ
50 Down: Onetime capital of Japan – KYOTO
52 Down: Brand of rolled tortilla chips – TAKIS
53 Down: Taco topping – CREMA
54 Down: Abhors – HATES
57 Down: Cathedral area – APSE
59 Down: Dory propeller – OAR
60 Down: Dory propeller – FIN
Today’s Washington Post crossword had very “weekend-brain-on” energy, but with a theme that actually slapped. The central idea was playful without being cheesy, and the constructor doubled down with fill that stayed punchy, modern, and super readable. The grid moved fast but never felt empty — lots of small spark moments, clever cluing, and just enough crunch to keep it interesting. Very clean, very intentional, and definitely one of those puzzles that feels smoother the deeper you get into it.
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