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 19, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: Debit card feature – Starts with “C“
5 Across: Petro-Canada rival – Starts with “E“
9 Across: God, in the Haggadah – Starts with “A“
15 Across: Frost – Starts with “H“
16 Across: Flirty growl – Starts with “R“
17 Across: Swerve dangerously – Starts with “C“
18 Across: Wildflower with showy red bracts – Starts with “I“
21 Across: Only – Starts with “M“
22 Across: MIT Sloan deg. – Starts with “M“
23 Across: Photoreceptor cell – Starts with “R“
24 Across: Mockumentary about “one of England’s loudest bands” – Starts with “T“
30 Across: “__ so fast!” – Starts with “N“
31 Across: With 1-Down, martial art involving slow movements – Starts with “T“
32 Across: Leaves partway through – Starts with “B“
33 Across: Unexpected turn – Starts with “T“
36 Across: French article – Starts with “L“
38 Across: Fabrication – Starts with “L“
39 Across: Line in Hamlet’s “To sleep, perchance to dream” soliloquy – Starts with “T“
43 Across: Peace activist Yoko – Starts with “O“
44 Across: Sigma follower – Starts with “T“
45 Across: Ice cream utensil – Starts with “S“
48 Across: Fairy tale fiends – Starts with “O“
50 Across: Gravel size – Starts with “P“
52 Across: Mare’s meal – Starts with “H“
53 Across: Style in a swimming medley – Starts with “B“
58 Across: Boxer Muhammad – Starts with “A“
59 Across: Sweets – Starts with “B“
60 Across: McDonald’s magnate Ray – Starts with “K“
61 Across: Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have – Starts with “F“
68 Across: Timing of many first steps – Starts with “A“
69 Across: Ashram adviser – Starts with “G“
70 Across: Box __ – Starts with “K“
71 Across: Good thinking – Starts with “R“
72 Across: Cranky state – Starts with “S“
73 Across: “Get outta here!” – Starts with “S“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: See 31-Across – Starts with “C“
2 Down: Sweets – Starts with “H“
3 Down: Fault line? – Starts with “I“
4 Down: Gets too personal – Starts with “P“
5 Down: “Ready Player One” author Cline – Starts with “E“
6 Down: Tree goo – Starts with “S“
7 Down: Most bogged down? – Starts with “S“
8 Down: Savanna grazer – Starts with “O“
9 Down: Do something – Starts with “A“
10 Down: Blot – Starts with “D“
11 Down: NHL great Bobby – Starts with “O“
12 Down: Like brain activity – Starts with “N“
13 Down: __ Fables – Starts with “A“
14 Down: With crisp resolution – Starts with “I“
19 Down: D-backs, on a scoreboard – Starts with “A“
20 Down: Photographer Goldin – Starts with “N“
24 Down: Big bang letters? – Starts with “T“
25 Down: “That shouldn’t have been possible!” – Starts with “H“
26 Down: Holiday weekend retail event, often – Starts with “S“
27 Down: In a position (to) – Starts with “A“
28 Down: Hideouts – Starts with “L“
29 Down: Bog down – Starts with “T“
34 Down: Curt – Starts with “S“
35 Down: Article of faith – Starts with “T“
37 Down: Roofer’s tool – Starts with “S“
40 Down: Followed a standing order? – Starts with “R“
41 Down: Lewis in the News – Starts with “H“
42 Down: Fashion style related to luxe grunge – Starts with “B“
46 Down: Bourbon barrel wood – Starts with “O“
47 Down: Dec. 31 – Starts with “N“
48 Down: Do a kindness for – Starts with “O“
49 Down: Liberia neighbor – Starts with “G“
51 Down: Invite to coffee, say – Starts with “A“
54 Down: Slugger’s stat – Starts with “R“
55 Down: Viper teeth – Starts with “F“
56 Down: “Ur not wrong” – Starts with “T“
57 Down: Is awesome – Starts with “R“
58 Down: In the distance – Starts with “A“
62 Down: Apple platform – Starts with “I“
63 Down: Commercial prefix that evokes winter weather – Starts with “S“
64 Down: Female lobster – Starts with “H“
65 Down: Three-legged race, briefly? – Starts with “T“
66 Down: Best guess as to when, initially – Starts with “E”
67 Down: Matching game with diamonds, squiggles, and ovals – Starts with “S“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 19, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: Debit card feature – CHIP
5 Across: Petro-Canada rival – ESSO
9 Across: God, in the Haggadah – ADONAI
15 Across: Frost – HOAR
16 Across: Flirty growl – RAWR
17 Across: Swerve dangerously – CAREEN
18 Across: Wildflower with showy red bracts – INDIANPAINTBRUSH
21 Across: Only – MERE
22 Across: MIT Sloan deg. – MBA
23 Across: Photoreceptor cell – ROD
24 Across: Mockumentary about “one of England’s loudest bands” – THISISSPINALTAP
30 Across: “__ so fast!” –NOT
31 Across: With 1-Down, martial art involving slow movements – TAI
32 Across: Leaves partway through – BAILS
33 Across: Unexpected turn – TWIST
36 Across: French article – LES
38 Across: Fabrication – LIE
39 Across: Line in Hamlet’s “To sleep, perchance to dream” soliloquy – THERESTHERUB
43 Across: Peace activist Yoko –ONO
44 Across: Sigma follower – TAU
45 Across: Ice cream utensil – SPOON
48 Across: Fairy tale fiends – OGRES
50 Across: Gravel size – PEA
52 Across: Mare’s meal – HAY
53 Across: Style in a swimming medley – BUTTERFLYSTROKE
58 Across: Boxer Muhammad – ALI
59 Across: Sweets – BAE
60 Across: McDonald’s magnate Ray – KROC
61 Across: Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have – FINISHINGTOUCHES
68 Across: Timing of many first steps – AGEONE
69 Across: Ashram adviser – GURU
70 Across: Box __ – KITE
71 Across: Good thinking – REASON
72 Across: Cranky state – SNIT
73 Across: “Get outta here!” – SCAT
Down Answers
1 Down: See 31-Across – CHI
2 Down: Sweets – HON
3 Down: Fault line? – IADMITIT
4 Down: Gets too personal – PRIES
5 Down: “Ready Player One” author Cline – ERNEST
6 Down: Tree goo – SAP
7 Down: Most bogged down? – SWAMPIEST
8 Down: Savanna grazer – ORIBI
9 Down: Do something – ACT
10 Down: Blot – DAB
11 Down: NHL great Bobby – ORR
12 Down: Like brain activity – NEURAL
13 Down: __ Fables – AESOPS
14 Down: With crisp resolution – INHD
19 Down: D-backs, on a scoreboard – ARI
20 Down: Photographer Goldin – NAN
24 Down: Big bang letters? – TNT
25 Down: “That shouldn’t have been possible!” – HOW
26 Down: Holiday weekend retail event, often – SALE
27 Down: In a position (to) – ABLE
28 Down: Hideouts – LAIRS
29 Down: Bog down – TIEUP
34 Down: Curt – SHORT
35 Down: Article of faith – TENET
37 Down: Roofer’s tool – STAPLEGUN
40 Down: Followed a standing order? – ROSE
41 Down: Lewis in the News – HUEY
42 Down: Fashion style related to luxe grunge – BOHOCHIC
46 Down: Bourbon barrel wood – OAK
47 Down: Dec. 31 – NYE
48 Down: Do a kindness for – OBLIGE
49 Down: Liberia neighbor – GUINEA
51 Down: Invite to coffee, say – ASKOUT
54 Down: Slugger’s stat – RBI
55 Down: Viper teeth – FANGS
56 Down: “Ur not wrong” – TRU
57 Down: Is awesome – ROCKS
58 Down: In the distance – AFAR
62 Down: Apple platform – IOS
63 Down: Commercial prefix that evokes winter weather – SNO
64 Down: Female lobster – HEN
65 Down: Three-legged race, briefly? – TRI
66 Down: Best guess as to when, initially – ETA
67 Down: Matching game with diamonds, squiggles, and ovals – SET
Today’s Washington Post crossword had a lively, clever groove that made the solve feel super smooth. The theme hit that sweet spot where each entry lands with a little spark once the pattern reveals itself, and the longer phrases gave the grid a ton of personality. Cluing stayed sharp and clear, with just enough playful twists to keep things interesting without slowing the pace. The fill around the theme was clean and modern, which helped everything flow naturally. Overall, a tight, energetic puzzle that delivered a fun and satisfying ride.
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