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 22, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: Farmer’s dozen – Starts with “F“
10 Across: Brightly colored Arita ware – Starts with “I“
15 Across: Bubble Wrap alternative – Starts with “A“
16 Across: Violet shade – Starts with “L“
17 Across: Memorabilia from the Great White North – Starts with “C“
18 Across: Guitar legend Van Halen – Starts with “E“
19 Across: Jolly pair? – Starts with “E“
20 Across: “Mad Men” types – Starts with “A“
22 Across: Fuse with heat – Starts with “W“
23 Across: Popeye’s __’Pea – Starts with “S“
24 Across: Lawn machines – Starts with “M“
26 Across: Bouquets – Starts with “A“
29 Across: Some military caps – Starts with “K“
30 Across: Pass on – Starts with “R“
31 Across: Near-perfect ballgame – Starts with “O“
35 Across: Day of March madness – Starts with “I“
36 Across: Russian refusals – Starts with “N“
37 Across: Sine qua non – Starts with “N“
38 Across: Shelties’ shelters – Starts with “D“
40 Across: One-named singer dubbed the “First Lady of Crunk & B” – Starts with “C“
41 Across: __ in: intrudes – Starts with “B“
42 Across: Software shortcuts – Starts with “M“
43 Across: Figure in the knight time? – Starts with “S“
45 Across: Give credit to – Starts with “C“
46 Across: Figure on many a flag – Starts with “S“
47 Across: Leafy spots – Starts with “A“
49 Across: Tallahassee inst. – Starts with “F“
52 Across: Argentine dance – Starts with “T“
54 Across: Folks who are rotten to the core – Starts with “B“
56 Across: Tribal leader – Starts with “E“
57 Across: Rare blood type – Starts with “A“
58 Across: O-poached fruit – Starts with “P“
59 Across: Floral additive to Turkish delight and gulab jamun – Starts with “R“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Portrait subject – Starts with “F“
2 Down: Capital of Oman – Starts with “R“
3 Down: Gray sea eagles – Starts with “E“
4 Down: Massage center – Starts with “S“
5 Down: Secreted – Starts with “H“
6 Down: Says “coulda, woulda, shoulda,” say – Starts with “E“
7 Down: Intimidating look – Starts with “G“
8 Down: Used up – Starts with “G“
9 Down: Free trade zones? – Starts with “S“
10 Down: __-de-France – Starts with “I“
11 Down: Stereotype associated with a region of the United States – Starts with “M“
12 Down: Tree with catkins – Starts with “A“
13 Down: Small wading birds – Starts with “R“
14 Down: Frosted – Starts with “I“
21 Down: Former frosh – Starts with “S“
23 Down: Order that requires a superhot griddle – Starts with “S“
25 Down: Nintendo game console – Starts with “W“
26 Down: Saharan – Starts with “A“
27 Down: Let result, in tennis – Starts with “R“
28 Down: Cassini of fashion – Starts with “O“
29 Down: End of a lap – Starts with “K“
31 Down: Spot to order Kumamotos – Starts with “O“
32 Down: Rend – Starts with “T“
33 Down: Architect Saarinen – Starts with “E“
34 Down: Iron reqs., e.g. – Starts with “R“
36 Down: Dietary product prefix – Starts with “N“
39 Down: “Okay by moi” – Starts with “O“
40 Down: Dupe – Starts with “C“
42 Down: Sleight of land? – Starts with “M“
43 Down: Like many bad jokes – Starts with “S“
44 Down: Post-lecture sesh – Starts with “Q“
45 Down: Programs – Starts with “C“
46 Down: March part – Starts with “S“
48 Down: Baja bath – Starts with “B“
49 Down: Move like a monarch – Starts with “F“
50 Down: Golf legend Ballesteros – Starts with “S“
51 Down: One logging on – Starts with “U“
53 Down: Scrubs ctrs. – Starts with “O“
55 Down: School org – Starts with “P“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 22, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: Farmer’s dozen – FRESHEGGS
10 Across: Brightly colored Arita ware – IMARI
15 Across: Bubble Wrap alternative – AIRPILLOW
16 Across: Violet shade – LILAC
17 Across: Memorabilia from the Great White North – CANADIANA
18 Across: Guitar legend Van Halen – EDDIE
19 Across: Jolly pair? – ELS
20 Across: “Mad Men” types – ADREPS
22 Across: Fuse with heat – WELD
23 Across: Popeye’s __’Pea – SWEE
24 Across: Lawn machines – MOWERS
26 Across: Bouquets – AROMAS
29 Across: Some military caps – KEPIS
30 Across: Pass on – RELAY
31 Across: Near-perfect ballgame – ONEHITTER
35 Across: Day of March madness – IDES
36 Across: Russian refusals – NYETS
37 Across: Sine qua non – NEED
38 Across: Shelties’ shelters – DOGHOUSES
40 Across: One-named singer dubbed the “First Lady of Crunk & B” – CIARA
41 Across: __ in: intrudes – BUTTS
42 Across: Software shortcuts – MACROS
43 Across: Figure in the knight time? – SQUIRE
45 Across: Give credit to – CITE
46 Across: Figure on many a flag – STAR
47 Across: Leafy spots – ARBORS
49 Across: Tallahassee inst. – FSU
52 Across: Argentine dance – TANGO
54 Across: Folks who are rotten to the core – BADAPPLES
56 Across: Tribal leader – ELDER
57 Across: Rare blood type – ANNEGATIVE
58 Across: O-poached fruit – PEAR
59 Across: Floral additive to Turkish delight and gulab jamun – ROSEWATER
Down Answers
1 Down: Portrait subject – FACE
2 Down: Capital of Oman – RIAL
3 Down: Gray sea eagles – ERNS
4 Down: Massage center – SPA
5 Down: Secreted – HIDAWAY
6 Down: Says “coulda, woulda, shoulda,” say – ELIDES
7 Down: Intimidating look – GLARE
8 Down: Used up – GONE
9 Down: Free trade zones? – SWAPMEETS
10 Down: __-de-France – ILE
11 Down: Stereotype associated with a region of the United States – MIDWESTNICE
12 Down: Tree with catkins – ALDER
13 Down: Small wading birds – RAILS
14 Down: Frosted – ICED
21 Down: Former frosh – SOPHS
23 Down: Order that requires a superhot griddle – SMASHBURGER
25 Down: Nintendo game console – WII
26 Down: Saharan – ARID
27 Down: Let result, in tennis – REDO
28 Down: Cassini of fashion – OLEG
29 Down: End of a lap – KNEES
31 Down: Spot to order Kumamotos – OYSTERBAR
32 Down: Rend – TEAR
33 Down: Architect Saarinen – EERO
34 Down: Iron reqs., e.g. – RDAS
36 Down: Dietary product prefix – NUTRA
39 Down: “Okay by moi” – OUI
40 Down: Dupe – CATSPAW
42 Down: Sleight of land? – MIRAGE
43 Down: Like many bad jokes – STALE
44 Down: Post-lecture sesh – QANDA
45 Down: Programs – CODES
46 Down: March part – STEP
48 Down: Baja bath – BANO
49 Down: Move like a monarch – FLIT
50 Down: Golf legend Ballesteros – SEVE
51 Down: One logging on –USER
53 Down: Scrubs ctrs. – ORS
55 Down: School org – PTA
Today’s Washington Post crossword had a super clean, classic vibe with a nice mix of playful and straight-up cluing. The long entries anchored the grid really well and gave the puzzle a solid sense of structure, while the shorter fill stayed smooth with no weird bumps. It had that steady midweek feel where everything clicks at a comfortable pace but still keeps you engaged. Overall, a polished, well-balanced grid that made for a satisfying solve.
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