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 8, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: Advertising award named for a Greek goddess – Starts with “C“
5 Across: “It __ me to say … ” – Starts with “P“
10 Across: Apex – Starts with “A“
14 Across: Rather wealthy – Starts with “R“
15 Across: Sound that clears a path in traffic – Starts with “S“
16 Across: Alum – Starts with “G“
17 Across: Reddit Q&As – Starts with “A“
18 Across: Sleuth for hire – Starts with “P“
20 Across: Heaven-sent food – Starts with “M“
22 Across: “For heaven’s __!” – Starts with “S“
23 Across: Cargo weight – Starts with “T“
24 Across: Binder flaps – Starts with “T“
26 Across: Michael C. Hall crime drama with a “Resurrection” sequel series – Starts with “D“
28 Across: Important tool in weather prediction – Starts with “D“
32 Across: Tech sch. in upstate New York – Starts with “R“
33 Across: Sicilian volcano – Starts with “E“
34 Across: Rests one inside another – Starts with “N“
38 Across: Curved paths – Starts with “A“
40 Across: Like the bottoms of beach house pools, often – Starts with “S“
43 Across: Aching – Starts with “S“
44 Across: Youngsters – Starts with “T“
46 Across: “Pop! __ the Weasel” – Starts with “G“
48 Across: Teeny-tiny – Starts with “W“
49 Across: Tour guide off the coast of Washington or Maine, e.g. – Starts with “W“
53 Across: Upload a new version to the cloud, say – Starts with “R“
55 Across: __ Lee desserts – Starts with “S“
56 Across: Long, slithery fish – Starts with “E“
57 Across: Storm relief org. – Starts with “F“
59 Across: “And yet … ” – Starts with “B“
62 Across: “Sounds about right,” and what can be said about 18-, 28-, and 49-Across – Starts with “T“
66 Across: Salon sound – Starts with “S“
67 Across: “Toodles” – Starts with “T“
68 Across: Unkind smile – Starts with “S“
69 Across: Vocal quality – Starts with “T“
70 Across: Aid and __ – Starts with “A“
71 Across: Writing class writing assignment – Starts with “E“
72 Across: Graceful long-necked bird – Starts with “S“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Hit the books hard – Starts with “C“
2 Down: Peruvian city founded as Ciudad de los Reyes – Starts with “L“
3 Down: “Both options are too good to take just one” – Starts with “I“
4 Down: “Sick burn!” – Starts with “O“
5 Down: Bygone handheld game console, for short – Starts with “P“
6 Down: Balloon filler – Starts with “A“
7 Down: Early spring flower – Starts with “I“
8 Down: The Silver State – Starts with “N“
9 Down: Created a serpentine path – Starts with “S“
10 Down: Sit in the cellar, perhaps – Starts with “A“
11 Down: Most populous Greek island – Starts with “C“
12 Down: Big city bigwig – Starts with “M“
13 Down: Genesis garden – Starts with “E“
19 Down: Houston resident, for one – Starts with “T“
21 Down: Up to the challenge – Starts with “A“
25 Down: Tennis match units – Starts with “S“
27 Down: Uno, dos, __ – Starts with “T“
28 Down: “Fiddlesticks!” – Starts with “D“
29 Down: The Grand Ole __ – Starts with “O“
30 Down: Molecule in some vaccines – Starts with “R“
31 Down: Singer’s span – Starts with “R“
35 Down: “Where do we go from here?” – Starts with “S“
36 Down: __ frog – Starts with “T“
37 Down: Visionary – Starts with “S“
39 Down: Uses needle and thread – Starts with “S“
41 Down: The “D” of DJIA – Starts with “D“
42 Down: Pro votes – Starts with “Y“
45 Down: Elevator passage – Starts with “S“
47 Down: Attempt – Starts with “S“
50 Down: Opposed (to) – Starts with “A“
51 Down: French city known for a 24-hour car race – Starts with “L“
52 Down: Sandwich leftovers on many a kid’s plate – Starts with “C“
53 Down: Postop therapy – Starts with “R“
54 Down: Make happy – Starts with “E“
56 Down: Jazz great James – Starts with “E“
58 Down: Las Vegas WNBA team – Starts with “A“
60 Down: Singer Simone – Starts with “N“
61 Down: “__ sesame!” – Starts with “O“
63 Down: Skin pic – Starts with “T“
64 Down: Hawaii’s Mauna __ – Starts with “K“
65 Down: Texter’s “My bad” – Starts with “S“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for December 8, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: Advertising award named for a Greek goddess – CLIO
5 Across: “It __ me to say … ” – PAINS
10 Across: Apex – ACME
14 Across: Rather wealthy – RICH
15 Across: Sound that clears a path in traffic – SIREN
16 Across: Alum – GRAD
17 Across: Reddit Q&As – AMAS
18 Across: Sleuth for hire – PRIVATEEYE
20 Across: Heaven-sent food – MANNA
22 Across: “For heaven’s __!” – SAKE
23 Across: Cargo weight – TON
24 Across: Binder flaps – TABS
26 Across: Michael C. Hall crime drama with a “Resurrection” sequel series – DEXTER
28 Across: Important tool in weather prediction – DOPPLERRADAR
32 Across: Tech sch. in upstate New York – RPI
33 Across: Sicilian volcano – ETNA
34 Across: Rests one inside another – NESTS
38 Across: Curved paths – ARCS
40 Across: Like the bottoms of beach house pools, often – SANDY
43 Across: Aching – SORE
44 Across: Youngsters – TYKES
46 Across: “Pop! __ the Weasel” – GOES
48 Across: Teeny-tiny – WEE
49 Across: Tour guide off the coast of Washington or Maine, e.g. – WHALEWATCHER
53 Across: Upload a new version to the cloud, say – RESAVE
55 Across: __ Lee desserts – SARA
56 Across: Long, slithery fish – EEL
57 Across: Storm relief org. – FEMA
59 Across: “And yet … ” – BUTNO
62 Across: “Sounds about right,” and what can be said about 18-, 28-, and 49-Across – THATTRACKS
66 Across: Salon sound – SNIP
67 Across: “Toodles” – TATA
68 Across: Unkind smile – SNEER
69 Across: Vocal quality – TONE
70 Across: Aid and __ – ABET
71 Across: Writing class writing assignment – ESSAY
72 Across: Graceful long-necked bird – SWAN
Down Answers
1 Down: Hit the books hard – CRAM
2 Down: Peruvian city founded as Ciudad de los Reyes – LIMA
3 Down: “Both options are too good to take just one” – ICANTPICK
4 Down: “Sick burn!” – OHSNAP
5 Down: Bygone handheld game console, for short – PSP
6 Down: Balloon filler – AIR
7 Down: Early spring flower – IRIS
8 Down: The Silver State – NEVADA
9 Down: Created a serpentine path – SNAKED
10 Down: Sit in the cellar, perhaps – AGE
11 Down: Most populous Greek island – CRETE
12 Down: Big city bigwig – MAYOR
13 Down: Genesis garden – EDEN
19 Down: Houston resident, for one – TEXAN
21 Down: Up to the challenge – ABLE
25 Down: Tennis match units – SETS
27 Down: Uno, dos, __ – TRES
28 Down: “Fiddlesticks!” – DRAT
29 Down: The Grand Ole __ – OPRY
30 Down: Molecule in some vaccines – RNA
31 Down: Singer’s span – RANGE
35 Down: “Where do we go from here?” – SOWATNOW
36 Down: __ frog – TREE
37 Down: Visionary – SEER
39 Down: Uses needle and thread – SEWS
41 Down: The “D” of DJIA – DOW
42 Down: Pro votes – YEAS
45 Down: Elevator passage – SHAFT
47 Down: Attempt – STAB
50 Down: Opposed (to) – AVERSE
51 Down: French city known for a 24-hour car race – LEMANS
52 Down: Sandwich leftovers on many a kid’s plate – CRUSTS
53 Down: Postop therapy – REHAB
54 Down: Make happy – ELATE
56 Down: Jazz great James – ETTA
58 Down: Las Vegas WNBA team – ACES
60 Down: Singer Simone – NINA
61 Down: “__ sesame!” – OPEN
63 Down: Skin pic – THAT
64 Down: Hawaii’s Mauna __ – KEA
65 Down: Texter’s “My bad” – SRY
Today’s Washington Post crossword feels crisp and confident with a theme that slides into place without making a big deal about itself. The grid flows nicely, the cluing stays sharp but fair, and there’s a good balance between quick wins and spots that make you pause for half a beat. Nothing feels forced or messy, which keeps the solve feeling clean from start to finish. It’s the kind of puzzle that feels polished, efficient, and quietly satisfying.
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