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 20, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: Oodles and oodles (of) – Starts with “G“
5 Across: Language of poet Nima Yooshij – Starts with “F“
10 Across: Future esq.’s exam – Starts with “L“
14 Across: Share a border – Starts with “A“
15 Across: Sweet sandwiches – Starts with “O“
16 Across: Empire centered at Cuzco – Starts with “I“
17 Across: iPhone speaker – Starts with “S“
18 Across: Marner of fiction – Starts with “S“
19 Across: Extol the good points of – Starts with “T“
20 Across: Field – Starts with “G“
23 Across: Cooling syst. meas. – Starts with “B“
25 Across: Jockey (for) – Starts with “V“
26 Across: Rite place – Starts with “A“
27 Across: Field – Starts with “L“
32 Across: Furnish with funds – Starts with “E“
33 Across: Tortilla dough – Starts with “M“
34 Across: “The Banana Boat Song” opener – Starts with “D“
35 Across: Marinade of vinegar and spices – Starts with “A“
37 Across: Tracy Marrow’s stage name – Starts with “I“
41 Across: Words of clarification – Starts with “A“
42 Across: Flip out – Starts with “G“
43 Across: Field – Starts with “C“
48 Across: Like some seals – Starts with “E“
49 Across: Sharing word – Starts with “O“
50 Across: Cozy burrow – Starts with “D“
51 Across: Field – Starts with “B“
56 Across: Microsoft’s web browser – Starts with “E“
57 Across: Contact, in a way – Starts with “E“
58 Across: Spa supplies – Starts with “O“
61 Across: Barrel of laughs – Starts with “R“
62 Across: Pasta often served alla vodka – Starts with “P“
63 Across: Simple fastener – Starts with “S“
64 Across: Weight units for whales – Starts with “T“
65 Across: Emotional state – Starts with “A“
66 Across: Like some batters – Starts with “E“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Fun time – Starts with “G“
2 Down: Kimono sash – Starts with “O“
3 Down: Dry red wine – Starts with “B“
4 Down: __ the pot – Starts with “S“
5 Down: Accessory brand known for watches – Starts with “F“
6 Down: No longer in bed – Starts with “A“
7 Down: Lean (on) – Starts with “R“
8 Down: Stuff available in bars – Starts with “S“
9 Down: Rae of “American Fiction” – Starts with “I“
10 Down: Younger, as a sibling – Starts with “L“
11 Down: Rooting parts – Starts with “S“
12 Down: Legends, for example – Starts with “A“
13 Down: Home run, in baseball slang – Starts with “T“
21 Down: Declare without shame – Starts with “A“
22 Down: Indie pop duo Tegan and __ – Starts with “S“
23 Down: Came out in the wash? – Starts with “B“
24 Down: Jukebox musical whose second act begins with “Private Dancer” – Starts with “T“
28 Down: Baby’s noise – Starts with “C“
29 Down: In the middle of – Starts with “A“
30 Down: Hailed ride – Starts with “C“
31 Down: “The Search for General __”: food documentary – Starts with “T“
35 Down: Hosiery shade – Starts with “A“
36 Down: Domingo, por ejemplo – Starts with “D“
37 Down: Physicist’s particle – Starts with “I“
38 Down: Summer gig for an aspiring golfer, perhaps – Starts with “C“
39 Down: Foil kin – Starts with “E“
40 Down: Beach bird – Starts with “T“
41 Down: Current options – Starts with “A“
42 Down: Buddhist teacher – Starts with “G“
43 Down: Elliptical workout, e.g., informally – Starts with “C“
44 Down: Old kingdom of Spain – Starts with “A“
45 Down: Core convictions – Starts with “T“
46 Down: Prepares to bow – Starts with “R“
47 Down: Retail store – Starts with “O“
48 Down: Longtime “At the Movies” co-host – Starts with “E“
52 Down: Filter letters – Starts with “H“
53 Down: Prophetic sign – Starts with “O“
54 Down: Venom source – Starts with “F“
55 Down: Capful, perhaps – Starts with “D“
59 Down: Trail behind – Starts with “L“
60 Down: Figure in a covert op – Starts with “S“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 20, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: Oodles and oodles (of) – GOBS
5 Across: Language of poet Nima Yooshij – FARSI
10 Across: Future esq.’s exam – LSAT
14 Across: Share a border – ABUT
15 Across: Sweet sandwiches – OREOS
16 Across: Empire centered at Cuzco – INCA
17 Across: iPhone speaker – SIRI
18 Across: Marner of fiction – SILAS
19 Across: Extol the good points of – TOUT
20 Across: Field – GRASSYPASTURE
23 Across: Cooling syst. meas. – BTU
25 Across: Jockey (for) – VIE
26 Across: Rite place – ALTAR
27 Across: Field – LINCOLNACTRESS
32 Across: Furnish with funds – ENDOW
33 Across: Tortilla dough – MASA
34 Across: “The Banana Boat Song” opener – DAYO
35 Across: Marinade of vinegar and spices – ADOBO
37 Across: Tracy Marrow’s stage name – ICET
41 Across: Words of clarification – ASIN
42 Across: Flip out – GOAPE
43 Across: Field – CATCHAGROUNDER
48 Across: Like some seals – EARED
49 Across: Sharing word – OUR
50 Across: Cozy burrow – DEN
51 Across: Field – BRANCHOFSTUDY
56 Across: Microsoft’s web browser – EDGE
57 Across: Contact, in a way – EMAIL
58 Across: Spa supplies – OILS
61 Across: Barrel of laughs – RIOT
62 Across: Pasta often served alla vodka – PENNE
63 Across: Simple fastener – SNAP
64 Across: Weight units for whales – TONS
65 Across: Emotional state – ANGST
66 Across: Like some batters – EGGY
Down Answers
1 Down: Fun time — GAS
2 Down: Kimono sash — OBI
3 Down: Dry red wine — BURGUNDY
4 Down: __ the pot — STIR
5 Down: Accessory brand known for watches — FOSSIL
6 Down: No longer in bed — ARISEN
7 Down: Lean (on) — RELY
8 Down: Stuff available in bars — SOAP
9 Down: Rae of “American Fiction” — ISSA
10 Down: Younger, as a sibling — LITTLE
11 Down: Rooting parts — SNOUTS
12 Down: Legends, for example — ACURAS
13 Down: Home run, in baseball slang — TATER
21 Down: Declare without shame — AVOW
22 Down: Indie pop duo Tegan and __ — SARA
23 Down: Came out in the wash? — BLED
24 Down: Jukebox musical whose second act begins with “Private Dancer” — TINA
28 Down: Baby’s noise — COO
29 Down: In the middle of — AMONG
30 Down: Hailed ride — CAB
31 Down: “The Search for General __”: food documentary — TSO
35 Down: Hosiery shade — ASH
36 Down: Domingo, por ejemplo — DIA
37 Down: Physicist’s particle — ION
38 Down: Summer gig for an aspiring golfer, perhaps — CADDYING
Today’s Washington Post crossword had a clean, confident structure with a theme that landed neatly and gave the grid a satisfying through-line. The long entries felt smooth and purposeful, and the cluing kept things bright without drifting into trickiness. The fill stayed fresh, with just enough personality tucked in to keep the pace lively. Overall, it played like a polished, well-balanced puzzle that delivered a crisp midweek vibe.
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