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 13, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: Sega hedgehog – Starts with “S“
6 Across: Mark of approval – Starts with “S“
11 Across: Posed (for) – Starts with “S“
14 Across: Cause of some food recalls – Starts with “E“
15 Across: Wispy streaks in the sky – Starts with “C“
16 Across: Blubber – Starts with “C“
17 Across: Raised type? – Starts with “S“
19 Across: Regatta blade – Starts with “O“
20 Across: “That ship __ sailed” – Starts with “H“
21 Across: Connecticut university founded in 1701 – Starts with “Y“
22 Across: One of the four countries in the Kingdom of the Netherlands – Starts with “A“
24 Across: Against type? – Starts with “D“
28 Across: Gentleman’s opposite – Starts with “L“
29 Across: Snide snickers – Starts with “H“
30 Across: Corset components – Starts with “S“
32 Across: Catching in an ambush – Starts with ” “
37 Across: “Yuck!” – Starts with “E“
38 Across: Movable type? – Starts with “N“
39 Across: Short time out – Starts with “N“
40 Across: Opening-night event, often – Starts with “C“
43 Across: Realty ad count – Starts with “B“
45 Across: Sad sigh – Starts with “A“
46 Across: Mood – Starts with “V“
47 Across: Blood type? – Starts with “C“
51 Across: Abruptly cut contact with – Starts with “G“
53 Across: “Chill, will ya?” – Starts with “E“
54 Across: Some TVs and fridges – Starts with “L“
56 Across: Slam (into) – Starts with “R“
57 Across: File type? – Starts with “O“
61 Across: Intention – Starts with “A“
62 Across: “Go, me!” – Starts with “I“
63 Across: Chabert of “Party of Five” – Starts with “L“
64 Across: Garment that rarely works with a backless gown – Starts with “B“
65 Across: Doesn’t shy from – Starts with “D“
66 Across: “Come on in!” – Starts with “E“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Short meeting? – Starts with “S“
2 Down: Legs on a spider, e.g. – Starts with “O“
3 Down: Legal deterrents to loud parties – Starts with “N“
4 Down: Feeling feverish or not so hot – Starts with “I“
5 Down: Commuting option – Starts with “C“
6 Down: Get to the top of – Starts with “S“
7 Down: Like many New York City subway stations – Starts with “T“
8 Down: Vessel in Genesis 7 – Starts with “A“
9 Down: Emergency food ration, for short – Starts with “M“
10 Down: Orinoco biter – Starts with “P“
11 Down: Clean with elbow grease – Starts with “S“
12 Down: Many a Moroccan – Starts with “A“
13 Down: Banks with style – Starts with “T“
18 Down: Hostess’s estimate – Starts with “W“
23 Down: OpenTable alternative – Starts with “R“
25 Down: Son – Starts with “B“
26 Down: “Wunderbar!” – Starts with “O“
27 Down: Join together – Starts with “W“
30 Down: Crimson Tide org. – Starts with “S“
31 Down: Pan Am rival – Starts with “T“
32 Down: “Do your __!” – Starts with “W“
33 Down: Invoice fig. – Starts with “A“
34 Down: Brainy one – Starts with “I“
35 Down: “Not my thing” – Starts with “N“
36 Down: Waymo tech – Starts with “G“
38 Down: Bread served with raita – Starts with “N“
41 Down: Volkswagen that shares a name with a New Mexico town – Starts with “T“
42 Down: Faraway dwarf planet – Starts with “P“
43 Down: Commuting option – Starts with “B“
44 Down: __ Simbel, Egypt – Starts with “A“
46 Down: Ming collectible – Starts with “V“
47 Down: One in 1,000? – Starts with “C“
48 Down: Clear, as a windshield in winter – Starts with “D“
49 Down: Holders of barbells – Starts with “R“
50 Down: Feel similarly – Starts with “A“
51 Down: Screen __ – Starts with “G“
52 Down: Subject of the r/Tressless subreddit – Starts with “H“
55 Down: Icelandic dairy product similar to yogurt – Starts with “S“
58 Down: __ diavolo sauce – Starts with “F“
59 Down: In favor of – Starts with “F“
60 Down: “The Wheel of Time” role – Starts with “L“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 13, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: Sega hedgehog — SONIC
6 Across: Mark of approval — STAMP
11 Across: Posed (for) — SAT
14 Across: Cause of some food recalls — ECOLI
15 Across: Wispy streaks in the sky — CIRRI
16 Across: Blubber — CRY
17 Across: Raised type? — STILTWALKER
19 Across: Regatta blade — OAR
20 Across: “That ship __ sailed” — HAS
21 Across: Connecticut university founded in 1701 — YALE
22 Across: One of the four countries in the Kingdom of the Netherlands — ARUBA
24 Across: Against type? — DEBBIEDOWNER
28 Across: Gentleman’s opposite — LOUT
29 Across: Snide snickers — HEHS
30 Across: Corset components — STAYS
32 Across: Catching in an ambush — WAYLAYING
37 Across: “Yuck!” — EWW
38 Across: Movable type? — NOMAD
39 Across: Short time out — NAP
40 Across: Opening-night event, often — CAST
43 Across: Realty ad count — BATHS
45 Across: Sad sigh — ALAS
46 Across: Mood — VIBE
47 Across: Blood type? — COUNTDRACULA
51 Across: Abruptly cut contact with — GHOST
53 Across: “Chill, will ya?” — EASY
54 Across: Some TVs and fridges — LGS
56 Across: Slam (into) — RAM
57 Across: File type? — OFFCLERK
61 Across: Intention — AIM
62 Across: “Go, me!” — IROCK
63 Across: Chabert of “Party of Five” — LACEY
64 Across: Garment that rarely works with a backless gown — BRA
65 Across: Doesn’t shy from — DARES
66 Across: “Come on in!” — ENTER
Down Answers
1 Down: Short meeting? — SESH
2 Down: Legs on a spider, e.g. — OCTAD
3 Down: Legal deterrents to loud parties — NOISELAWS
4 Down: Feeling feverish or not so hot — ILL
5 Down: Commuting option — CITYBUS
6 Down: Get to the top of — SCALE
7 Down: Like many New York City subway stations — TILED
8 Down: Vessel in Genesis 7 — ARK
9 Down: Emergency food ration, for short — MRE
10 Down: Orinoco biter — PIRANHA
11 Down: Clean with elbow grease — SCOUR
12 Down: Many a Moroccan — ARAB
13 Down: Banks with style —TYRA
18 Down: Hostess’s estimate — WAIT
23 Down: OpenTable alternative — RESY
25 Down: Son — BOY
26 Down: “Wunderbar!” — OHYAY
27 Down: Join together — WELD
30 Down: Crimson Tide org. — SEC
31 Down: Pan Am rival — TWA
32 Down: “Do your __!” —WORST
33 Down: Invoice fig. — AMT
34 Down: Brainy one — INTELLECT
35 Down: “Not my thing” — NAH
36 Down: Waymo tech — GPS
38 Down: Bread served with raita — NAAN
41 Down: Volkswagen that shares a name with a New Mexico town — TAOS
42 Down: Faraway dwarf planet — PLUTOID
43 Down: Commuting option — BICYCLE
44 Down: __ Simbel, Egypt — ABU
46 Down: Ming collectible — VASE
47 Down: One in 1,000? — COMMA
48 Down: Clear, as a windshield in winter — DEICE
49 Down: Holders of barbells — RACKS
50 Down: Feel similarly —AGREE
51 Down: Screen __ — GRAB
52 Down: Subject of the r/Tressless subreddit — HAIR
55 Down: Icelandic dairy product similar to yogurt — SKYR
58 Down: __ diavolo sauce — FRA
59 Down: In favor of — FOR
60 Down: “The Wheel of Time” role — LAN
Today’s Washington Post crossword had a fun rhythm that blended pop culture with classic crossword staples. The long answers tied together nicely, making the grid feel cohesive and rewarding once the theme clicked. The cluing had some real sparkle—just enough wit to keep solvers alert without tipping into trickiness. Fill quality was high throughout, with minimal crosswordese and a few fresh touches that gave it personality. Overall, a lively and well-balanced puzzle that hit that sweet spot between clever and comfortable.
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