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 14, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: Headgear often worn by Kate Middleton – Starts with “F“
6 Across: Headgear worn by Abraham Lincoln – Starts with “S“
10 Across: Headgear often worn on Easter – Starts with “B“
14 Across: Investor Carl believed to have inspired the film character Gordon Gekko – Starts with “I“
15 Across: Secret system – Starts with “C“
16 Across: “Voyage to India” Grammy winner – Starts with “A“
17 Across: Salami type – Starts with “G“
18 Across: Each – Starts with “A“
19 Across: Bouncy tune – Starts with “L“
20 Across: Show signs of life – Starts with “S“
22 Across: Rummage (through) – Starts with “R“
24 Across: Place for large headlines – Starts with “P“
27 Across: Support pieces – Starts with “S“
30 Across: University extension – Starts with “E“
31 Across: Underwriter’s concern – Starts with “R“
33 Across: SoCal home of Soledad Church – Starts with “E“
34 Across: Sneak attack – Starts with “R“
36 Across: Nanny __ – Starts with “G“
38 Across: Fashion icon London – Starts with “S“
39 Across: Genteel gesture, or what can be found five times in this puzzle – Starts with “T“
42 Across: Take down a notch – Starts with “A“
44 Across: Top row center key – Starts with “F“
45 Across: Weary sound – Starts with “S“
48 Across: Headgear worn at graduation – Starts with “M“
50 Across: Yard, for one – Starts with “U“
52 Across: Underground rock – Starts with “O“
53 Across: Incorporates – Starts with “A“
55 Across: Soft tissue – Starts with “K“
57 Across: Acrylic fiber – Starts with “O“
58 Across: Phobia – Starts with “F“
59 Across: Preservative used for thousands of years – Starts with “S“
61 Across: Opera that premiered in Cairo – Starts with “A“
63 Across: Headgear worn by Captain Hook – Starts with “T“
67 Across: Therapeutic plant – Starts with “A“
68 Across: Nutrition figs. – Starts with “R“
69 Across: Turbine part – Starts with “R“
70 Across: Mental health concern at the VA – Starts with “P“
71 Across: Fender blemish – Starts with “D“
72 Across: Welles who directed a radio adaptation of Wells – Starts with “O“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Pear-shaped fruit – Starts with “F“
2 Down: Top club in Atlantic City? – Starts with “A“
3 Down: __ Fernando Valley – Starts with “S“
4 Down: Opted for – Starts with “C“
5 Down: – – Starts with “I“
6 Down: Frightens away – Starts with “S“
7 Down: Dreidel, e.g. – Starts with ” T“
8 Down: Smells – Starts with “O“
9 Down: – – Starts with ” V“
10 Down: Ancient weapons that resemble giant crossbows – Starts with “B“
11 Down: Stretch for a new college student – Starts with “O“
12 Down: Love of soccer? – Starts with “N“
13 Down: – – Starts with “N“
21 Down: Montoya of “The Princess Bride” – Starts with “I“
23 Down: Instant – Starts with “F“
24 Down: Each – Starts with “P“
25 Down: Poet Limón – Starts with “A“
26 Down: Opportunities for shredders to shine – Starts with “G“
28 Down: 1990s girl group – Starts with “T“
29 Down: State – Starts with “S“
32 Down: Japanese cutlet – Starts with “K“
35 Down: Misrepresented – Starts with “D“
37 Down: “Heads up!” – Starts with “T“
40 Down: Bit of wisdom – Starts with “P“
41 Down: Banish – Starts with “E“
42 Down: Physicians’ org. – Starts with “A“
43 Down: Short cut – Starts with “B“
46 Down: Higher ed hurdle – Starts with “G“
47 Down: Curse – Starts with “H“
49 Down: – – Starts with “R“
51 Down: Italian opera house – Starts with “T“
54 Down: Biting – Starts with “S“
56 Down: Subject of a pop-up – Starts with “E“
59 Down: Exhaust – Starts with “S“
60 Down: Elev. – Starts with “A“
62 Down: Levy of Homes.com commercials – Starts with “D“
64 Down: Word often edited to add or remove an apostrophe – Starts with “I“
65 Down: Dove’s call – Starts with “C“
66 Down: – Starts with “O“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 14, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: Headgear often worn by Kate Middleton – FASCI
6 Across: Headgear worn by Abraham Lincoln – STOV
10 Across: Headgear often worn on Easter – BONN
14 Across: Investor Carl believed to have inspired the film character Gordon Gekko – ICAHN
15 Across: Secret system – CODE
16 Across: “Voyage to India” Grammy winner – ARIE
17 Across: Salami type – GENOA
18 Across: Each – APOP
19 Across: Bouncy tune – LILT
20 Across: Show signs of life –STIR
22 Across: Rummage (through) – RIFLE
24 Across: Place for large headlines – PAGEONE
27 Across: Support pieces – SPLINTS
30 Across: University extension – EDU
31 Across: Underwriter’s concern – RISK
33 Across: SoCal home of Soledad Church – EASTLA
34 Across: Sneak attack – RAID
36 Across: Nanny __ – GOAT
38 Across: Fashion icon London – STACY
39 Across: Genteel gesture, or what can be found five times in this puzzle – TIPOFTHEHAT
42 Across: Take down a notch – ABASE
44 Across: Top row center key – FSIX
45 Across: Weary sound – SIGH
48 Across: Headgear worn at graduation – MORTAR
50 Across: Yard, for one – UNIT
52 Across: Underground rock – ORE
53 Across: Incorporates – ABSORBS
55 Across: Soft tissue – KLEENEX
57 Across: Acrylic fiber – ORLON
58 Across: Phobia – FEAR
59 Across: Preservative used for thousands of years – SALT
61 Across: Opera that premiered in Cairo –AIDA
63 Across: Headgear worn by Captain Hook – TRICO
67 Across: Therapeutic plant – ALOE
68 Across: Nutrition figs. – RDAS
69 Across: Turbine part – ROTOR
70 Across: Mental health concern at the VA – PSTD
71 Across: Fender blemish – DENT
72 Across: Welles who directed a radio adaptation of Wells – ORSON
Down Answers
1 Down: Pear-shaped fruit – FIG
2 Down: Top club in Atlantic City? – ACE
3 Down: __ Fernando Valley – SAN
4 Down: Opted for – CHOSE
5 Down: – – INATOR
6 Down: Frightens away – SCARESOFF
7 Down: Dreidel, e.g. – TOP
8 Down: Smells – ODORS
9 Down: – – VEPIPE
10 Down: Ancient weapons that resemble giant crossbows – BALLISTAS
11 Down: Stretch for a new college student – ORIENTATION
12 Down: Love of soccer? – NIL
13 Down: – – NET
21 Down: Montoya of “The Princess Bride” – INIGO
23 Down: Instant – FLASH
24 Down: Each – PER
25 Down: Poet Limón – ADA
26 Down: Opportunities for shredders to shine – GUITARSOLOS
28 Down: 1990s girl group – TLC
29 Down: State – SAY
32 Down: Japanese cutlet –KATSU
35 Down: Misrepresented – DISTORTED
37 Down: “Heads up!” – THINKFAST
40 Down: Bit of wisdom – PEARL
41 Down: Banish – EXILE
42 Down: Physicians’ org. – AMA
43 Down: Short cut – BOB
46 Down: Higher ed hurdle – GRE
47 Down: Curse – HEX
49 Down: – – RBOARD
51 Down: Italian opera house – TEATRO
54 Down: Biting – SNIDE
56 Down: Subject of a pop-up – ERROR
59 Down: Exhaust – SAP
60 Down: Elev. – ALT
62 Down: Levy of Homes.com commercials – DAN
64 Down: Word often edited to add or remove an apostrophe – ITS
65 Down: Dove’s call – COO
66 Down: – – ORN
Today’s Washington Post crossword had a tight, clever structure that balanced wordplay with accessibility. The central theme was smooth and well-executed, tying the grid together without any awkward stretches. Clues were concise yet layered, offering those small bursts of satisfaction when things clicked. The surrounding fill stayed clean, and the grid symmetry added to the overall polish. It felt like a thoughtfully built puzzle that rewarded focus and rewarded it well.
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