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 18, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: Short-term office workers – Starts with “T“
6 Across: __ and weave – Starts with “B“
9 Across: Installs turf – Starts with “S“
13 Across: Brownstone porch – Starts with “S“
14 Across: Not false – Starts with “T“
15 Across: Slip-on shoe – Starts with “C“
16 Across: Linked-together homemade decoration – Starts with “P“
18 Across: The Chicago Marathon, for one – Starts with “R“
19 Across: Native of New Zealand – Starts with “M“
20 Across: Add to the mix – Starts with “P“
21 Across: Black’s opponent in checkers – Starts with “R“
24 Across: Noisy flash of lightning – Starts with “T“
27 Across: Hypercorrect “Yes, indeedy!” – Starts with “I“
29 Across: From __ Z – Starts with “A“
30 Across: Hi or low follower, in graphics – Starts with “R“
31 Across: Staircase part – Starts with “S“
32 Across: Geometric figure with no sides or corners – Starts with “C“
35 Across: Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across – Starts with “K“
41 Across: Sparkling toppers – Starts with “T“
42 Across: Division word – Starts with “I“
43 Across: Weep loudly – Starts with “S“
46 Across: Test for Ph.D. hopefuls – Starts with “G“
47 Across: Sharp-witted – Starts with “A“
49 Across: Tool needed for some needlecraft – Starts with “C“
53 Across: Name on a box by the sink – Starts with “S“
54 Across: Grown-up – Starts with “A“
55 Across: Belly button type – Starts with “I“
57 Across: List of dishes – Starts with “M“
58 Across: Arm-twisting wrestling hold – Starts with “H“
63 Across: Walk off one’s anxiety, perhaps – Starts with “P“
64 Across: __ vera gel – Starts with “A“
65 Across: Consume fully – Starts with “U“
66 Across: Snow glider – Starts with “S“
67 Across: Beaver creation – Starts with “D“
68 Across: Uncool sorts – Starts with “N“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Recipe amt. – Starts with “T“
2 Down: GPS prediction – Starts with “E“
3 Down: Cleaning tool that may be dry or wet – Starts with “M“
4 Down: Bard’s creation – Starts with “P“
5 Down: Nursery rhyme couple with restricted 23-Downs – Starts with “S“
6 Down: Cranium organ – Starts with “B“
7 Down: French “yes” – Starts with “O“
8 Down: Filmmaker Affleck – Starts with “B“
9 Down: Clean with effort – Starts with “S“
10 Down: Grand speaker – Starts with “O“
11 Down: Like animals in a petting zoo, ideally – Starts with “D“
12 Down: Aromatherapy choices – Starts with “S“
14 Down: Drive-__ car wash – Starts with “T“
17 Down: Pacific salmon – Starts with “C“
20 Down: Member of the working class – Starts with “P“
21 Down: Investment consideration – Starts with “R“
22 Down: “At Last” singer James – Starts with “E“
23 Down: Food regimen – Starts with “D“
25 Down: Pub game with sharp projectiles – Starts with “D“
26 Down: Inscribe with acid – Starts with “E“
28 Down: Barbecue rod – Starts with “S“
32 Down: Proofreader’s insertion mark – Starts with “C“
33 Down: 401(k) kin – Starts with “I“
34 Down: Prepare to publish – Starts with “E“
36 Down: Number of legs on some arthropods – Starts with “E“
37 Down: Naked – Starts with “B“
38 Down: Burden – Starts with “O“
39 Down: Miranda of “Homeland” – Starts with “O“
40 Down: Some sushi toppers – Starts with “R“
43 Down: Little rascals – Starts with “S“
44 Down: Trying experience – Starts with “O“
45 Down: Name on a box by the dryer – Starts with “B“
47 Down: Top-notch – Starts with “A“
48 Down: Aspen trail – Starts with “S“
50 Down: Like some word puzzles – Starts with “C“
51 Down: Greeting to a parent – Starts with “H“
52 Down: “Looks like the joke’s __” – Starts with “O “
56 Down: “If all __ fails … ” – Starts with “E“
58 Down: Consumed – Starts with “H“
59 Down: Pie __ mode – Starts with “A“
60 Down: Above, in odes – Starts with “O“
61 Down: Cattle chew – Starts with “C“
62 Down: Mil. mess duties – Starts with “K“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 18, 2025
32 Across: Geometric figure with no sides or corners — CIRCLE
35 Across: Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across — KATIEBARTHEDOOR
41 Across: Sparkling toppers — TIARAS
42 Across: Division word — INTO
43 Across: Weep loudly — SOB
46 Across: Test for Ph.D. hopefuls — GRE
47 Across: Sharp-witted — ASTUTE
49 Across: Tool needed for some needlecraft — CROCHETHOOK
53 Across: Name on a box by the sink — SOS
54 Across: Grown-up — ADULT
55 Across: Belly button type — INNIE
57 Across: List of dishes — MENU
58 Across: Arm-twisting wrestling hold — HAMMERLOCK
63 Across: Walk off one’s anxiety, perhaps — PACE
64 Across: __ vera gel — ALOE
65 Across: Consume fully — USEUP
66 Across: Snow glider — SLED
67 Across: Beaver creation — DAM
68 Across: Uncool sorts — NERDS
Down Answers
1 Down: Recipe amt. — TSP
2 Down: GPS prediction — ETA
3 Down: Cleaning tool that may be dry or wet — MOP
4 Down: Bard’s creation — POEM
5 Down: Nursery rhyme couple with restricted 23-Downs — SPRATS
6 Down: Cranium organ — BRAIN
7 Down: French “yes” — OUI
8 Down: Filmmaker Affleck — BEN
9 Down: Clean with effort — SCRUB
10 Down: Grand speaker — ORATOR
11 Down: Like animals in a petting zoo, ideally — DOCILE
12 Down: Aromatherapy choices — SCENTS
14 Down: Drive-__ car wash — THRU
17 Down: Pacific salmon — COHO
20 Down: Member of the working class — PROLE
21 Down: Investment consideration — RISK
22 Down: “At Last” singer James — ETTA
23 Down: Food regimen — DIET
25 Down: Pub game with sharp projectiles — DARTS
26 Down: Inscribe with acid — ETCH
28 Down: Barbecue rod — SPIT
32 Down: Proofreader’s insertion mark — CARET
33 Down: 401(k) kin — IRA
34 Down: Prepare to publish — EDIT
36 Down: Number of legs on some arthropods — EIGHT
37 Down: Naked — BARE
38 Down: Burden — ONUS
39 Down: Miranda of “Homeland” — OTTO
40 Down: Some sushi toppers — ROES
43 Down: Little rascals — SCAMPS
44 Down: Trying experience — ORDEAL
45 Down: Name on a box by the dryer — BOUNCE
47 Down: Top-notch — AONE
48 Down: Aspen trail — SKIRUN
50 Down: Like some word puzzles — CLUED
51 Down: Greeting to a parent — HIMOM
52 Down: “Looks like the joke’s __” — ONME
56 Down: “If all __ fails … ” — ELSE
58 Down: Consumed — HAD
59 Down: Pie __ mode — ALA
60 Down: Above, in odes — OER
61 Down: Cattle chew — CUD
62 Down: Mil. mess duties —KPS
Today’s Washington Post crossword had a crisp, punchy feel that made the whole solve stay lively. The theme entries were bold and fun, giving the grid a strong backbone without feeling over-engineered. Cluing leaned smart and direct, with just enough side-eye moments to keep it interesting. The fill stayed clean, modern, and free of clunky glue, which kept the pace quick. Overall, it delivered a neat mix of energy and polish that made it a super satisfying daily run.
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