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 November 12, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: Milestone foods for an infant – Starts with “S“
7 Across: Rotten – Starts with “B“
10 Across: Model Delevingne – Starts with “C“
14 Across: Commemorative tablet – Starts with “P“
15 Across: __ out a living – Starts with “E“
16 Across: Prayer ending – Starts with “A“
17 Across: Beach Boys hit that imagines Santa Claus in a hot-rod sleigh – Starts with “L“
20 Across: Info from covert ops – Starts with “I“
21 Across: Belly button type – Starts with “O“
22 Across: Lass – Starts with “G“
23 Across: Some pajama tops – Starts with “T“
24 Across: Extract information online – Starts with “D“
26 Across: New Mexico town north-northeast of Santa Fe – Starts with “T“
28 Across: Meeting, informally – Starts with “S“
29 Across: Can. neighbor – Starts with “U“
32 Across: Ballet garb – Starts with “T“
34 Across: On a grand scale – Starts with “E“
38 Across: Like some baked goods – Starts with “M“
43 Across: Adapter letters – Starts with “A“
44 Across: Careless eater – Starts with “S“
45 Across: Yes vote – Starts with “A“
46 Across: Wine list heading – Starts with “R“
50 Across: Exhort – Starts with “U“
52 Across: Notch on an analog watch – Starts with “M“
56 Across: Hamlet, for one – Starts with “D“
60 Across: “It’s __-win situation” – Starts with “A“
61 Across: Image Awards gp. – Starts with “N“
62 Across: Jordan’s capital – Starts with “A“
63 Across: Iconic line from “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” or what can be said about the ends of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 52-Across? – Starts with ” J“
66 Across: Cakesters cookie – Starts with “O“
67 Across: Bracket shape – Starts with “E“
68 Across: Tree-shaping art – Starts with “B“
69 Across: Breather – Starts with “R“
70 Across: Cryptography org. – Starts with “N“
71 Across: Most senior – Starts with “O“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Bowler’s challenge – Starts with “S“
2 Down: Group of NFL blockers, in brief – Starts with “O“
3 Down: Foamy coffee drink – Starts with “L“
4 Down: Measure of sharpness – Starts with “I“
5 Down: Not sharp – Starts with “D“
6 Down: Understand – Starts with “S“
7 Down: Real humdinger – Starts with “B“
8 Down: Japanese dogs – Starts with “A“
9 Down: Richards of “The Bold and the Beautiful” – Starts with “D“
10 Down: Is able to – Starts with “C“
11 Down: Latina friend – Starts with “A“
12 Down: Go over again – Starts with “R“
13 Down: Joint above a foot – Starts with “A“
18 Down: In order that – Starts with “S“
19 Down: Private eyes, in pulp slang – Starts with “T“
24 Down: Sullen – Starts with “D“
25 Down: “Cheers” star Perlman – Starts with “R“
27 Down: DOJ agency – Starts with “A“
29 Down: “Dexter: Resurrection” actress Thurman – Starts with “U“
30 Down: Anatomical pouch – Starts with “S“
31 Down: __ fuel to the fire – Starts with “A“
33 Down: Hesitant syllables – Starts with “U“
35 Down: Fundraising org. – Starts with “P“
36 Down: Showing no warmth – Starts with “I”
37 Down: Nickname for Ernesto Guevara – Starts with “C“
39 Down: Beige hue – Starts with “E“
40 Down: Drinks carelessly – Starts with “S“
41 Down: Wine stopper – Starts with “C“
42 Down: SCOTUS initials from 1993 to 2020 – Starts with “R“
51 Down: Astronomer Halley with an eponymous comet – Starts with “E“
52 Down: Groundbreaking – Starts with “M“
53 Down: Toughen – Starts with “I“
54 Down: Schnozzes – Starts with “N“
55 Down: Amtrak option – Starts with “A“
57 Down: Entertain – Starts with “A“
58 Down: Some maternal babysitters – Starts with “N“
59 Down: Call the whole thing off – Starts with “E“
62 Down: AFB no-show – Starts with “A“
64 Down: Tater __ – Starts with “T“
65 Down: “Task” network – Starts with “H“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 12, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: Milestone foods for an infant — SOLIDS
7 Across: Rotten — BAD
10 Across: Model Delevingne — CARA
14 Across: Commemorative tablet — PLAQUE
15 Across: __ out a living — EKE
16 Across: Prayer ending —AMEN
17 Across: Beach Boys hit that imagines Santa Claus in a hot-rod sleigh — LITTLESAINTNICK
20 Across: Info from covert ops — INTEL
21 Across: Belly button type — OUTIE
22 Across: Lass — GAL
23 Across: Some pajama tops — TEES
24 Across: Extract information online — DATASCRAPE
26 Across: New Mexico town north-northeast of Santa Fe — TAOS
28 Across: Meeting, informally — SESH
29 Across: Can. neighbor — USA
32 Across: Ballet garb — TUTU
34 Across: On a grand scale — EPIC
38 Across: Like some baked goods — MADEFROMSCRATCH
43 Across: Adapter letters — ACDC
44 Across: Careless eater — SLOB
45 Across: Yes vote — AYE
46 Across: Wine list heading — REDS
50 Across: Exhort — URGE
52 Across: Notch on an analog watch — MINUTEMARK
56 Across: Hamlet, for one — DANE
60 Across: “It’s __-win situation” — ANO
61 Across: Image Awards gp. — NAACP
62 Across: Jordan’s capital — AMMAN
63 Across: Iconic line from “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” or what can be said about the ends of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 52-Across? — JUSTAFLESHWOUND
66 Across: Cakesters cookie — OREO
67 Across: Bracket shape — ELL
68 Across: Tree-shaping art — BONSAI
69 Across: Breather — REST
70 Across: Cryptography org. — NSA
71 Across: Most senior — OLDEST
Down Answers
1 Down: Bowler’s challenge – SPLIT
2 Down: Group of NFL blockers, in brief – OLINE
3 Down: Foamy coffee drink – LATTE
4 Down: Measure of sharpness – IQTEST
5 Down: Not sharp – DULL
6 Down: Understand – SEE
7 Down: Real humdinger – BEAUT
8 Down: Japanese dogs – AKITAS
9 Down: Richards of “The Bold and the Beautiful” – DENISE
10 Down: Is able to – CAN
11 Down: Latina friend – AMIGA
12 Down: Go over again – RECAP
13 Down: Joint above a foot – ANKLE
18 Down: In order that – SOASTO
19 Down: Private eyes, in pulp slang – TECS
24 Down: Sullen – DOUR
25 Down: “Cheers” star Perlman – RHEA
27 Down: DOJ agency – ATF
29 Down: “Dexter: Resurrection” actress Thurman – UMA
30 Down: Anatomical pouch – SAC
31 Down: __ fuel to the fire – ADD
33 Down: Hesitant syllables – UMS
35 Down: Fundraising org. – PTA
36 Down: Showing no warmth – ICY
37 Down: Nickname for Ernesto Guevara – CHE
39 Down: Beige hue – ECRU
40 Down: Drinks carelessly – SLURPS
41 Down: Wine stopper – CORK
42 Down: SCOTUS initials from 1993 to 2020 – RBG
47 Down: Sicilian volcano – ETNA
48 Down: Overpower with noise – DEAFEN
49 Down: Biggie __: 1990s rap moniker – SMALLS
51 Down: Astronomer Halley with an eponymous comet – EDMOND
52 Down: Groundbreaking – MAJOR
53 Down: Toughen – INURE
54 Down: Schnozzes – NOSES
55 Down: Amtrak option – ACELA
57 Down: Entertain – AMUSE
58 Down: Some maternal babysitters – NANAS
59 Down: Call the whole thing off – ENDIT
62 Down: AFB no-show – AWOL
64 Down: Tater __ – TOT
65 Down: “Task” network – HBO
Today’s Washington Post crossword delivered a satisfying mix of wordplay and cultural nods that felt modern but not forced. The long entries were clever, linking nicely to the theme without feeling strained. Cluing stayed sharp and fair, with a few grin-worthy misdirects that kept things interesting. The fill was clean, the grid symmetrical, and the overall vibe confident and tight. A smooth mid-week solve with just enough bite to keep solvers engaged.
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