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 24, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: Music genre known for four-on-the-floor beats – Starts with “D“
6 Across: “__ we there yet?” – Starts with “A“
9 Across: Double-reed woodwinds – Starts with “O“
14 Across: Rack up, as expenses – Starts with “I“
15 Across: Young chap – Starts with “L“
16 Across: All smiles – Starts with “H“
17 Across: “Gee willikers!” – Starts with “G“
19 Across: Pet pests – Starts with “F“
20 Across: Road trip option – Starts with “I“
21 Across: “I’m totally with you” – Starts with “S“
22 Across: “Keep talking” – Starts with “G“
23 Across: Pet pest – Starts with “T“
25 Across: Lists of top students – Starts with “H“
29 Across: Prepare, as bao buns – Starts with “S“
31 Across: Sizable – Starts with “B“
32 Across: Tire filler – Starts with “A“
33 Across: Insta post – Starts with “P“
35 Across: Kitchen nooks – Starts with “D“
37 Across: Folks who do a lot of binge-watching – Starts with “C“
40 Across: Food storage rooms – Starts with “P“
41 Across: Meadows of “Peacemaker” – Starts with “T“
42 Across: Land between Can. and Mex. – Starts with “U“
43 Across: Zero’s counterpart, in binary code – Starts with “O“
44 Across: Give height to, as hair – Starts with “T“
48 Across: Get down to brass tacks – Starts with “I“
53 Across: Clever notion – Starts with “E“
54 Across: Wyatt of the Old West – Starts with “N“
55 Across: Bread often brushed with ghee – Starts with “A“
57 Across: Class that may send one back to the drawing board – Starts with “A“
58 Across: Lose strength – Starts with “E“
60 Across: Extremely simple – Starts with “B“
62 Across: Washroom fixture – Starts with “E“
63 Across: The Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, e.g. – Starts with “P“
64 Across: Actor Dinklage – Starts with “P“
65 Across: Oohed and __ – Starts with “A“
66 Across: “Kenan & __”: former Nickelodeon sitcom – Starts with “K“
67 Across: Full of attitude – Starts with “S“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Fingers and toes – Starts with “D“
2 Down: Party to the conspiracy – Starts with “I“
3 Down: Wall-mounted light – Starts with “S“
4 Down: Cow’s chew – Starts with “C“
5 Down: Assns. – Starts with “O“
6 Down: San Antonio mission – Starts with “A“
7 Down: Bird in a Poe poem – Starts with “R“
8 Down: Name in the ice cream aisle – Starts with “E“
9 Down: “Ugh, never mind!” – Starts with “O“
10 Down: “The Jungle Book” bear – Starts with “B“
11 Down: Welcome sign for a hungry night owl – Starts with “O“
12 Down: Ecol. monitor – Starts with “E“
13 Down: Method: Abbr. – Starts with “S“
18 Down: Pep squad cheer – Starts with “R“
22 Down: Flash a smile toward – Starts with “G“
24 Down: Out of order – Starts with “K“
26 Down: Somber bio – Starts with “O“
27 Down: Falsehoods – Starts with “L“
28 Down: Former jrs. – Starts with “S“
30 Down: Fleeting fad – Starts with “M“
34 Down: Body-lifting exercise that may be done in a doorway – Starts with “C“
35 Down: Buns, bobs, and beehives – Starts with “D“
36 Down: “My Cousin Vinny” Oscar winner Marisa – Starts with “T“
37 Down: Spanish house – Starts with “C“
38 Down: Tethered – Starts with “O“
39 Down: __ pressure – Starts with “P“
40 Down: “To __ it mildly” – Starts with “P“
45 Down: Changes with the times – Starts with “P“
46 Down: Story told in installments – Starts with “A“
47 Down: Bistro, e.g. – Starts with “E“
49 Down: Olympic swimmer Ledecky – Starts with “K“
50 Down: Ye olde rascal – Starts with “K“
51 Down: Support for a drawing board – Starts with “E“
52 Down: “Huzzah!” – Starts with “Y“
56 Down: Short snoozes – Starts with “N“
58 Down: Old hoops gp. – Starts with “A“
59 Down: “Hello, ewe!” – Starts with “B“
60 Down: Startled cry – Starts with “E“
61 Down: Watery expanse – Starts with “S“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 24, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: Music genre known for four-on-the-floor beats — DISCO
6 Across: “__ we there yet?” — ARE
9 Across: Double-reed woodwinds — OBOES
14 Across: Rack up, as expenses — INCUR
15 Across: Young chap — LAD
16 Across: All smiles — HAPPY
17 Across: “Gee willikers!” — GOODGRAVY
19 Across: Pet pests — FLEAS
20 Across: Road trip option — INN
21 Across: “I’m totally with you” — SAME
22 Across: “Keep talking” — GOON
23 Across: Pet pest — TICK
25 Across: Lists of top students — HONORROLLS
29 Across: Prepare, as bao buns — STEAM
31 Across: Sizable — BIG
32 Across: Tire filler — AIR
33 Across: Insta post — PIC
35 Across: Kitchen nooks — DINETTES
37 Across: Folks who do a lot of binge-watching — COUCHPOTATOES
40 Across: Food storage rooms — PANTRIES
41 Across: Meadows of “Peacemaker” — TIM
42 Across: Land between Can. and Mex. — USA
43 Across: Zero’s counterpart, in binary code — ONE
44 Across: Give height to, as hair — TEASE
48 Across: Get down to brass tacks — TALKTURKEY
53 Across: Clever notion — IDEA
54 Across: Wyatt of the Old West — EARP
55 Across: Bread often brushed with ghee — NAAN
57 Across: Class that may send one back to the drawing board — ART
58 Across: Lose strength — ABATE
60 Across: Extremely simple — EASYASPIE
62 Across: Washroom fixture — BASIN
63 Across: The Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, e.g. — EVE
64 Across: Actor Dinklage — PETER
65 Across: Oohed and __ — AAHED
66 Across: “Kenan & __”: former Nickelodeon sitcom — KEL
67 Across: Full of attitude — SASSY
Down Answers
1 Down: Fingers and toes — DIGITS
2 Down: Party to the conspiracy — INONIT
3 Down: Wall-mounted light — SCONCE
4 Down: Cow’s chew — CUD
5 Down: Assns. — ORGS
6 Down: San Antonio mission — ALAMO
7 Down: Bird in a Poe poem — RAVEN
8 Down: Name in the ice cream aisle — EDY
9 Down: “Ugh, never mind!” — OHFORGETIT
10 Down: “The Jungle Book” bear — BALOO
11 Down: Welcome sign for a hungry night owl — OPENLATE
12 Down: Ecol. monitor — EPA
13 Down: Method: Abbr. — SYS
18 Down: Pep squad cheer — RAH
22 Down: Flash a smile toward — GRINAT
24 Down: Out of order — KAPUT
26 Down: Somber bio — OBIT
27 Down: Falsehoods — LIES
28 Down: Former jrs. — SRS
30 Down: Fleeting fad — MICROTREND
34 Down: Body-lifting exercise that may be done in a doorway — CHINUP
35 Down: Buns, bobs, and beehives — DOS
36 Down: “My Cousin Vinny” Oscar winner Marisa — TOMEI
37 Down: Spanish house — CASA
38 Down: Tethered — ONLEASH
39 Down: __ pressure — PEER
40 Down: “To __ it mildly” — PUT
45 Down: Changes with the times — ADAPTS
46 Down: Story told in installments — SERIES
47 Down: Bistro, e.g. — EATERY
49 Down: Olympic swimmer Ledecky — KATIE
50 Down: Ye olde rascal — KNAVE
51 Down: Support for a drawing board — EASEL
52 Down: “Huzzah!” — YAY
56 Down: Short snoozes — NAPS
58 Down: Old hoops gp. — ABA
59 Down: “Hello, ewe!” — BAA
60 Down: Startled cry — EEK
61 Down: Watery expanse — SEA
Today’s Washington Post crossword had a fun, upbeat vibe that made the solve feel super smooth. The theme was playful and really well executed, with each long entry landing clean and reinforcing the central idea without feeling repetitive. Cluing stayed tight and approachable, mixing direct prompts with just enough cleverness to keep the grid lively. The fill around the theme was polished too, with minimal junk and a nice balance of fresh language and familiar staples. Overall, it was a bright, satisfying puzzle that hit that perfect daily sweet spot.
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