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 17, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: Tea infuser material – Starts with “M“
5 Across: Give a poke – Starts with “P“
9 Across: __ and pains – Starts with “A“
14 Across: Inkling – Starts with “I“
15 Across: Like some overcooked meat – Starts with “R“
16 Across: Accessory used by Woody in “Toy Story” – Starts with “L“
17 Across: Indication – Starts with “S“
18 Across: Portentous 17-Across – Starts with “O“
19 Across: Very much so – Starts with “T”
20 Across: *Overseer of a theatrical production – Starts with “S“
23 Across: Little bit – Starts with “T“
24 Across: Part of a good story? – Starts with “M“
26 Across: *Law that governs interstate electricity transmission – Starts with “F“
33 Across: Come to deserve – Starts with “E“
34 Across: Knotted accessory – Starts with “T“
35 Across: Croc kin – Starts with “G“
36 Across: “Just __ thought!” – Starts with “A“
37 Across: Declared for the NBA draft, e.g. – Starts with “W“
40 Across: Yale student – Starts with “E“
41 Across: Techno keyboard – Starts with “S“
43 Across: “__ you decent?” – Starts with “A“
44 Across: “Don’t come any closer!” – Starts with “S“
45 Across: *Little Free Library instruction – Starts with “T”
49 Across: Enjoy thoroughly – Starts with “S“
50 Across: “Eternals” actress McHugh – Starts with “L“
51 Across: Repeatedly, or what’s found in the answers to the starred clues – Starts with “T“
57 Across: Gem that may be natural or cultured – Starts with “P“
60 Across: First Nations people – Starts with “C“
61 Across: Pakistani language – Starts with “U“
62 Across: Spur into action – Starts with “I“
63 Across: Prong – Starts with “T“
64 Across: Melodic vocal quality – Starts with “L“
65 Across: Blender setting for baby food – Starts with “P“
66 Across: Ooze – Starts with “S“
67 Across: Big name in potato chips – Starts with “L“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Fail to notice – Starts with “M“
2 Down: Revise, as prose – Starts with “E“
3 Down: Sonic the Hedgehog game company – Starts with “S“
4 Down: Surf with one’s toes off the board – Starts with “H“
5 Down: One sharing a limo ride to a formal dance – Starts with “P“
6 Down: Slender tomato – Starts with “R“
7 Down: Up for new experiences – Starts with “O“
8 Down: Bundle of energy – Starts with “D“
9 Down: Catwoman, for Selina Kyle – Starts with “A“
10 Down: Italian city known for marble – Starts with “C“
11 Down: “The Wild Robot” voice actress Stephanie – Starts with “H“
12 Down: Night school subj. – Starts with “E“
13 Down: Source of tofu and tempeh – Starts with “S“
21 Down: Unit of corn – Starts with “E“
22 Down: Pai __: casino game with tiles – Starts with “G“
25 Down: Not punctual for – Starts with “L“
26 Down: Decadent meal – Starts with “F“
27 Down: Course that should boost a GPA – Starts with “E“
28 Down: Beverages – Starts with “D“
29 Down: Songwriter/actor -Manuel Miranda – Starts with “L“
30 Down: Poppy part – Starts with “P“
31 Down: Double-dot symbol – Starts with “C“
32 Down: Menudo ingredient – Starts with “T“
37 Down: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” town – Starts with “W“
38 Down: Not post- – Starts with “P“
39 Down: Oh-so-profound – Starts with “R“
42 Down: Source of a medicinal oil – Starts with “T“
44 Down: Beach bird – Starts with “S“
46 Down: __ de plume – Starts with “N“
47 Down: Raises, as a monument – Starts with “E”
48 Down: Routing word – Starts with “V“
52 Down: Grammy winner India. – Starts with “A“
53 Down: State bird of Hawaii – Starts with “N“
54 Down: Opera highlight – Starts with “A“
55 Down: With no particular purpose – Starts with “I“
56 Down: Trail mix ingredients – Starts with “N“
57 Down: Dice-y spot? – Starts with “P“
58 Down: Source of green eggs – Starts with “E“
59 Down: Boston Marathon mo. – Starts with “A“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 17, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: Tea infuser material — MESH
5 Across: Give a poke — PROD
9 Across: __ and pains — ACHES
14 Across: Inkling — IDEA
15 Across: Like some overcooked meat — ROPY
16 Across: Accessory used by Woody in “Toy Story” — LASSO
17 Across: Indication — SIGN
18 Across: Portentous 17-Across — OMEN
19 Across: Very much so — TRULY
20 Across: *Overseer of a theatrical production — STAGEMANAGER
23 Across: Little bit — TAD
24 Across: Part of a good story? — MORAL
26 Across: *Law that governs interstate electricity transmission — FEDERALPOWERACT
33 Across: Come to deserve — EARN
34 Across: Knotted accessory — TIE
35 Across: Croc kin — GATOR
36 Across: “Just __ thought!” — ASI
37 Across: Declared for the NBA draft, e.g. — WENTPRO
51 Across: Repeatedly, or what’s found in the answers to the starred clues —TIMEANDAGAIN
57 Across: Gem that may be natural or cultured — PEARL
60 Across: First Nations people — CREE
61 Across: Pakistani language — URDU
62 Across: Spur into action — IMPEL
63 Across: Prong — TINE
64 Across: Melodic vocal quality — LILT
65 Across: Blender setting for baby food — PUREE
66 Across: Ooze — SEEP
67 Across: Big name in potato chips — LAYS
Down Answers
1 Down: Fail to notice — MISS
2 Down: Revise, as prose — EDIT
3 Down: Sonic the Hedgehog game company — SEGA
4 Down: Surf with one’s toes off the board — HANGTEN
5 Down: One sharing a limo ride to a formal dance — PROMDATE
6 Down: Slender tomato — ROMA
7 Down: Up for new experiences — OPEN
8 Down: Bundle of energy — DYNAMO
9 Down: Catwoman, for Selina Kyle — ALTEREGO
10 Down: Italian city known for marble — CARRARA
11 Down: “The Wild Robot” voice actress Stephanie — HSU
12 Down: Night school subj. — ESL
13 Down: Source of tofu and tempeh — SOY
21 Down: Unit of corn — EAR
22 Down: Pai __: casino game with tiles — GOW
25 Down: Not punctual for — LATETO
26 Down: Decadent meal — FEAST
27 Down: Course that should boost a GPA — EASYA
28 Down: Beverages — DRINKS
29 Down: Songwriter/actor -Manuel Miranda — LIN
30 Down: Poppy part — PETAL
31 Down: Double-dot symbol — COLON
32 Down: Menudo ingredient — TRIPE
37 Down: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” town — WHOVILLE
38 Down: Not post- — PRE
39 Down: Oh-so-profound — REALDEEP
42 Down: Source of a medicinal oil — TEATREE
44 Down: Beach bird — SEAGULL
46 Down: __ de plume — NOM
47 Down: Raises, as a monument — ERECTS
48 Down: Routing word — VIA
52 Down: Grammy winner India. — ARIE
53 Down: State bird of Hawaii — NENE
54 Down: Opera highlight — ARIA
55 Down: With no particular purpose — IDLY
56 Down: Trail mix ingredients — NUTS
57 Down: Dice-y spot? — PIP
58 Down: Source of green eggs — EMU
59 Down: Boston Marathon mo. — APR
This Washington Post crossword had a clean, confident energy that made the solve feel smooth but still engaging. The theme was tight and visually satisfying once the pattern revealed itself, and the circled letters added a nice structural punch without weighing the grid down. Cluing stayed sharp, mixing direct hits with a few light twists to keep you awake. The fill overall was polished, with a modern vibe that didn’t rely on filler. A well built puzzle that delivered both clarity and charm.
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