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 21, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: Fiddle with – Starts with “A“
6 Across: Forensic facility – Starts with “L“
9 Across: Largest isle of the Inner Hebrides – Starts with “S“
13 Across: Manufacturer “where every mattress is sheep approved” – Starts with “S“
14 Across: Zaire’s Mobutu __ Seko – Starts with “S“
15 Across: Cosmic span – Starts with “A“
16 Across: Opening day squad – Starts with “A“
17 Across: Hidden surprise for an observant gamer – Starts with “E“
19 Across: Beer endorsed by a British pop star? – Starts with “D“
21 Across: Germane – Starts with “A“
22 Across: Currently – Starts with “N“
23 Across: Hosp. scan – Starts with “M“
24 Across: Relaxed prankster? – Starts with “A“
30 Across: Smoked jalapeño – Starts with “C“
33 Across: Longed for – Starts with “Y“
34 Across: Malek of “Oppenheimer” – Starts with “R“
35 Across: Cozy spot for a cat – Starts with “L“
37 Across: Against – Starts with “A“
38 Across: State on the Chukchi Sea – Starts with “A“
41 Across: Precedent setter, legally – Starts with “T“
44 Across: Post-punk sudden death period became extremely exciting? – Starts with “G“
46 Across: __ carte menu – Starts with “A“
47 Across: Charged particle – Starts with “I“
48 Across: Baked beans holder – Starts with “C“
51 Across: Jerk risked growing hangry? – Starts with “T“
56 Across: Emmy-winning role for Catherine O’Hara – Starts with “M“
57 Across: Some “Bridgerton” characters – Starts with “E“
58 Across: Odometer unit – Starts with “M“
59 Across: Mardi __ – Starts with “G“
60 Across: Bite lightly – Starts with “N“
61 Across: To boot – Starts with “A“
62 Across: Curvy shape – Starts with “E“
63 Across: Frock – Starts with “D“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Carne __ – Starts with “A“
2 Down: Subside – Starts with “L“
3 Down: “__ yourself!” – Starts with “T“
4 Down: Bibliography abbr. – Starts with “E“
5 Down: Collide with – Starts with “R“
6 Down: Kryptonite blocker – Starts with “L“
7 Down: Accept without evidence – Starts with “A“
8 Down: Part of a radioactive decay stream – Starts with “B“
9 Down: Wrapped garment – Starts with “S“
10 Down: Care for – Starts with “K“
11 Down: Practice with poses – Starts with “Y“
12 Down: Lang. course – Starts with “E“
14 Down: Element of coastal defense – Starts with “S“
18 Down: Upper echelon – Starts with “E“
20 Down: Sonia Sanchez, for one – Starts with “P“
24 Down: Very silly – Starts with “A“
25 Down: Cold War defense gp. – Starts with “S“
26 Down: Make official, in a way – Starts with “E“
27 Down: “Shogun” star Sawai – Starts with “A“
28 Down: Related groups – Starts with “S“
29 Down: Nicollette’s “Desperate Housewives” role – Starts with “E“
30 Down: Mountain goat’s spot – Starts with “C“
31 Down: Beyoncé song with the lyric “I got my angel now” – Starts with “H“
32 Down: “__ my wit’s end” – Starts with “I“
36 Down: Department store section – Starts with “P“
39 Down: Lethargic marsupial – Starts with “K“
40 Down: On the lam – Starts with “A“
42 Down: “Scram!” – Starts with “S“
43 Down: Incessantly – Starts with “T“
45 Down: Gainesville collegians – Starts with “G“
48 Down: __ diem – Starts with “C“
49 Down: Book that’s been mapped out? – Starts with “A“
50 Down: Makes preparations during pregnancy – Starts with “N“
51 Down: Work very hard – Starts with “T“
52 Down: Essential __ – Starts with “O“
53 Down: Cookie since 1912 – Starts with “O“
54 Down: Those, in Spanish – Starts with “E“
55 Down: Hideaway – Starts with “L“
56 Down: UFC sport – Starts with “M“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 21, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: Fiddle with — ALTER
6 Across: Forensic facility — LAB
9 Across: Largest isle of the Inner Hebrides — SKYE
13 Across: Manufacturer “where every mattress is sheep approved” — SERTA
14 Across: Zaire’s Mobutu __ Seko — SESE
15 Across: Cosmic span — AEON
16 Across: Opening day squad — ATEAM
17 Across: Hidden surprise for an observant gamer — EASTEREGG
19 Across: Beer endorsed by a British pop star? — DUALIPADUALIPA
21 Across: Germane — APT
22 Across: Currently — NOW
23 Across: Hosp. scan — MRI
24 Across: Relaxed prankster? — ATEASEATEASE
30 Across: Smoked jalapeño —CHIPOTLE
33 Across: Longed for — YENNED
34 Across: Malek of “Oppenheimer” — RAMI
35 Across: Cozy spot for a cat — LAP
37 Across: Against — ANTI
38 Across: State on the Chukchi Sea — ALASKA
41 Across: Precedent setter, legally — TESTCASE
44 Across: Post-punk sudden death period became extremely exciting? — GOTHOTGOTHOT
56 Across: Emmy-winning role for Catherine O’Hara — MOIRAROSE
57 Across: Some “Bridgerton” characters — EARLS
58 Across: Odometer unit — MILE
59 Across: Mardi __ — GRAS
60 Across: Bite lightly —NIPAT
61 Across: To boot — ALSO
62 Across: Curvy shape — ESS
63 Across: Frock — DRESS
Down Answers
1 Down: Carne __ — ASADA
2 Down: Subside — LETUP
3 Down: “__ yourself!” — TREAT
4 Down: Bibliography abbr. — ETAL
5 Down: Collide with — RAMINTO
6 Down: Kryptonite blocker — LEAD
7 Down: Accept without evidence — ASSUME
8 Down: Part of a radioactive decay stream — BETARAY
9 Down: Wrapped garment — SARI
10 Down: Care for — KEEP
11 Down: Practice with poses — YOGA
12 Down: Lang. course — ENG
14 Down: Element of coastal defense — SEAWALL
18 Down: Upper echelon — ELITE
20 Down: Sonia Sanchez, for one — POET
24 Down: Very silly — APISH
25 Down: Cold War defense gp. — SEATO
26 Down: Make official, in a way — ENACT
27 Down: “Shogun” star Sawai — ANNA
28 Down: Related groups — SETS
29 Down: Nicollette’s “Desperate Housewives” role — EDIE
30 Down: Mountain goat’s spot — CRAG
31 Down: Beyoncé song with the lyric “I got my angel now” — HALO
32 Down: “__ my wit’s end” — IMAT
36 Down: Department store section — PETITES
39 Down: Lethargic marsupial — KOALA
40 Down: On the lam — ATLARGE
42 Down: “Scram!” — SHOO
43 Down: Incessantly — TONOEND
45 Down: Gainesville collegians — GATORS
48 Down: __ diem — CARPE
49 Down: Book that’s been mapped out? — ATLAS
50 Down: Makes preparations during pregnancy — NESTS
51 Down: Work very hard — TOIL
52 Down: Essential __ — OILS
53 Down: Cookie since 1912 — OREO
54 Down: Those, in Spanish — ESAS
55 Down: Hideaway — LAIR
56 Down: UFC sport — MMA
Today’s Washington Post crossword had a cool, punchy rhythm that made the whole grid feel alive. The theme was tight and playful, landing clean each time without feeling repetitive even with the mirrored entries. Cluing stayed sharp and modern, giving you just enough to chew on while keeping the pace quick. The fill around the theme was clean, with solid choices that kept everything flowing without clunky slowdowns. Overall, it was a crisp, energetic puzzle that delivered a fun
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