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 6, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: __ curtains – Starts with “C“
5 Across: __ operandi – Starts with “M“
10 Across: Depop’s parent company – Starts with “E“
14 Across: Libation made with skincontact grapes – Starts with “O“
16 Across: Geodesic structure – Starts with “D“
17 Across: Main, oen – Starts with “S“
18 Across: Subj. of some food labeling laws – Starts with “G“
19 Across: Currency exchanged for GBP, perhaps – Starts with “E“
20 Across: Singer __ Marie – Starts with “T“
21 Across: Bird feeder? – Starts with “B“
22 Across: Angry – Starts with “C“
24 Across: Spreadsheet specification – Starts with “R“
26 Across: Quirk – Starts with “T“
28 Across: Record holders – Starts with “L“
30 Across: Half-baked, say – Starts with “N“
32 Across: A-one – Starts with “P“
34 Across: Educated – Starts with “L“
35 Across: American, for one – Starts with “”P
37 Across: Home of the Glastonbury Festival – Starts with “S“
38 Across: Grazing groups – Starts with “H“
39 Across: “Whew, that was close!” – Starts with “I“
40 Across: Unadorned – Starts with “B“
41 Across: Trig ratio – Starts with “S“
42 Across: “__ me!” – Starts with “S“
44 Across: Digression – Starts with “A“
48 Across: Editorial override – Starts with “S“
50 Across: “Mangia!” – Starts with “D“
52 Across: Small inlet – Starts with “R“
53 Across: Common pendant on a graduate’s tassel – Starts with “Y“
54 Across: Talisman – Starts with “M“
56 Across: “I __ sorry” – Starts with “A“
57 Across: Enigmatic rock group – Starts with “S“
58 Across: Jangling set – Starts with “K“
59 Across: Laconic – Starts with “T“
60 Across: Brick oven output – Starts with “P“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Trig ratio – Starts with “C“
2 Down: Fischer who invented the plastic drywall anchor – Starts with “A“
3 Down: Grain bowl ingredient with a nutty avor – Starts with “F“
4 Down: GPS heading – Starts with “E“
5 Down: Dole (out) – Starts with “M“
6 Down: Possessive types – Starts with “O“
7 Down: Kristen’s “Spencer” role – Starts with “D“
8 Down: Part of UAV – Starts with “U“
9 Down: “What’d I tell you?” – Starts with “S“
10 Down: Browser with a blue-andgreen wave logo – Starts with “E“
11 Down: Natural shade produced by lycopene – Starts with “T“
12 Down: Mezcal quality – Starts with “S“
13 Down: Celebratory cry – Starts with “Y“
15 Down: “You should take a break” – Starts with “G“
21 Down: Put all of one’s eggs in one basket – Starts with “B“
23 Down: Like some packaged produce – Starts with “S“
25 Down: “Copy” – Starts with “G“
27 Down: Give up – Starts with “C“
29 Down: Buzz – Starts with “G“
31 Down: Some riding mowers – Starts with “D“
32 Down: “Pinky swear!” – Starts with “P“
33 Down: Genre for novelists Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros – Starts with “R“
34 Down: Court call – Starts with “L“
35 Down: Trident-shaped letters – Starts with “P“
36 Down: Make plans to tie the knot – Starts with “S“
40 Down: Sets o – Starts with “B“
43 Down: Fastidiousness – Starts with “R“
45 Down: From Tehran – Starts with “I“
46 Down: Requiem – Starts with “D“
47 Down: Big name in midcentury modern design – Starts with “E“
49 Down: Archer in Greek mythology – Starts with “E“
51 Down: Brand that once had a licensing deal with 7-Eleven – Starts with “I“
53 Down: __ butter – Starts with “Y“
54 Down: DEN airport zone – Starts with “M“
55 Down: Like a cool cat – Starts with “H“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for December 6, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: __ curtains – CAFE
5 Across: __ operandi – MODUS
10 Across: Depop’s parent company – ETSY
14 Across: Libation made with skincontact grapes – ORANGEWINE
16 Across: Geodesic structure – DOME
17 Across: Main, oen – STREETNAME
18 Across: Subj. of some food labeling laws – GMOS
19 Across: Currency exchanged for GBP, perhaps – EUR
20 Across: Singer __ Marie – TEENA
21 Across: Bird feeder? – BEAK
22 Across: Angry – CROSS
24 Across: Spreadsheet specification – RANGE
26 Across: Quirk – TIC
28 Across: Record holders – LOGS
30 Across: Half-baked, say – NOTDONE
32 Across: A-one – PRIMO
34 Across: Educated – LETTERED
35 Across: American, for one – PROCESSEDCHEESE
37 Across: Home of the Glastonbury Festival – SOMERSET
38 Across: Grazing groups – HERDS
39 Across: “Whew, that was close!” – IMADEIT
40 Across: Unadorned – BARE
41 Across: Trig ratio – SIN
42 Across: “__ me!” – SPARE
44 Across: Digression – ASIDE
48 Across: Editorial override – STET
50 Across: “Mangia!” – DIGIN
52 Across: Small inlet – RIA
53 Across: Common pendant on a graduate’s tassel – YEAR
54 Across: Talisman – MAGICCHARM
56 Across: “I __ sorry” – AMSO
57 Across: Enigmatic rock group – STONEHENGE
58 Across: Jangling set – KEYS
59 Across: Laconic – TERSE
60 Across: Brick oven output – PIES
Down Answers
1 Down: Trig ratio – COSEC
2 Down: Fischer who invented the plastic drywall anchor – ARTUR
3 Down: Grain bowl ingredient with a nutty avor – FARRO
4 Down: GPS heading – ENE
5 Down: Dole (out) – METE
6 Down: Possessive types – OWNERS
7 Down: Kristen’s “Spencer” role – DIANA
8 Down: Part of UAV – UNMANNED
9 Down: “What’d I tell you?” – SEE
10 Down: Browser with a blue-andgreen wave logo – EDGE
11 Down: Natural shade produced by lycopene – TOMATORED
12 Down: Mezcal quality – SMOKINESS
13 Down: Celebratory cry – YES
15 Down: “You should take a break” – GETSOMEREST
21 Down: Put all of one’s eggs in one basket – BETTHERANCH
23 Down: Like some packaged produce – SLICED
25 Down: “Copy” – GOTCHA
27 Down: Give up – CEDE
29 Down: Buzz – GOSSIP
31 Down: Some riding mowers – DEERES
32 Down: “Pinky swear!” – PROMISEME
33 Down: Genre for novelists Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros – ROMANTASY
34 Down: Court call – LET
35 Down: Trident-shaped letters – PSIS
36 Down: Make plans to tie the knot – SETADATE
40 Down: Sets off – BEGINS
43 Down: Fastidiousness – RIGOR
45 Down: From Tehran – IRANI
46 Down: Requiem – DIRGE
47 Down: Big name in midcentury modern design – EAMES
49 Down: Archer in Greek mythology – EROS
51 Down: Brand that once had a licensing deal with 7-Eleven – ICEE
53 Down: __ butter – YAK
54 Down: DEN airport zone – MST
55 Down: Like a cool cat – HEP
Today’s Washington Post crossword had that clean, confident energy where the theme feels intentional without being heavy, and the grid just moves. The long themers are snappy and modern enough to keep you engaged, and the surrounding fill mostly stays out of the way in a good way. Cluing leaned clever but fair, with a few spots that made you slow down just enough to enjoy the aha without ever feeling bogged down. Overall, it’s the kind of puzzle that feels polished, breezy, and low-stress in the best weekday-Wapo way.
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