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 28, 2025
Across Clues ➡️
1 Across: “Good to go!” – Starts with “A“
7 Across: Happy dances – Starts with “J“
11 Across: Spice mixture – Starts with “R“
14 Across: Water heater – Starts with “B“
15 Across: Again – Starts with “A“
16 Across: Actress de Armas – Starts with “A“
17 Across: *Bucket list entries? – Starts with “L“
20 Across: East, in Spanish – Starts with “E“
21 Across: Had on – Starts with “W“
22 Across: O-turned things in a spy thriller – Starts with “P“
23 Across: Implored – Starts with “P“
25 Across: Witty – Starts with “C“
27 Across: *Result of being left off a guest list? – Starts with “S“
31 Across: Show appreciation – Starts with “T“
32 Across: Jewel – Starts with “G“
33 Across: City choker – Starts with “S“
37 Across: Broadcast – Starts with “A“
38 Across: Made secret, in a way – Starts with “E“
42 Across: Had oatmeal, say – Starts with “A“
43 Across: Used cars? – Starts with “R“
45 Across: B+, e.g. – Starts with “I“
46 Across: “High School Musical” actor Zac – Starts with “E“
48 Across: *Big victory for the Mets or the Yankees, e.g.? – Starts with “S“
52 Across: Not commissioned – Starts with “O“
54 Across: Environmentalist Brockovich – Starts with “E“
55 Across: “To repeat … ” – Starts with “I“
56 Across: Crowd sound – Starts with “R“
58 Across: British tennis player Raducanu – Starts with “E“
62 Across: “You need some time away from work,” and how to make the starred clues match their answers – Starts with “T“
65 Across: __ out a win – Starts with “E“
66 Across: Reusable shopping bag – Starts with “T“
67 Across: Org. that might have a Mustang circling a track – Starts with “N“
68 Across: Irate – Starts with “M“
69 Across: Peepers – Starts with “E“
70 Across: Indignant retort – Starts with “D“
Down Clues ⬇️
1 Down: Qualied – Starts with “A“
2 Down: “Number the Stars” novelist Lowry – Starts with “L“
3 Down: Big moment in a pairs gure skating routine – Starts with “L“
4 Down: Hit the snooze button, perhaps – Starts with “S“
5 Down: Dragon roll sh – Starts with “E“
6 Down: Masonry tool – Starts with “T“
7 Down: Jaromír who is the oldest NHL player to record a hat trick – Starts with “J“
8 Down: Passed on a bug to – Starts with “I“
9 Down: Eur. land – Starts with “G“
10 Down: ief on “Dora the Explorer” – Starts with “S“
11 Down: Spot for burners – Starts with “R“
12 Down: Below – Starts with “U“
13 Down: Low voice – Starts with “B“
18 Down: Go-aheads – Starts with “N“
19 Down: Rainwater diverters – Starts with “E“
24 Down: Winnebago, e.g. – Starts with “L“
26 Down: Flavor of green Skittles – Starts with “L“
27 Down: Lead – Starts with “S“
28 Down: Home of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center – Starts with “O“
29 Down: Part of a hand – Starts with “C“
30 Down: Ecstasy’s opposite – Starts with “A“
34 Down: Actress Helgenberger – Starts with “M“
35 Down: Texter’s “Let’s look at this a dierent way” – Starts with “O“
36 Down: Fellow – Starts with “G“
39 Down: First number in Hawaiian ZIP codes – Starts with “N“
40 Down: Grounded in reality – Starts with “C“
41 Down: Grocery section – Starts with “D“
44 Down: Always Morphing nail polish brand – Starts with “E“
47 Down: Delicacy – Starts with “F“
49 Down: App release – Starts with “U“
50 Down: Out of power – Starts with “D“
51 Down: Entry on a to-do list – Starts with “E“
52 Down: Honshu port city – Starts with “O“
53 Down: Bare – Starts with “N“
55 Down: Tabloid pair – Starts with “I“
57 Down: Needs to pay back – Starts with “O“
59 Down: Comfy shoes, for short – Starts with “M“
60 Down: Some design degs. – Starts with “M“
61 Down: Natural hairstyle – Starts with “A“
63 Down: “e Crown” actress Claire – Starts with “F“
64 Down: NBA legend Ming – Starts with “Y“
Today’s Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Answers for November 28, 2025
Across Answers
1 Across: “Good to go!” – ALLSET
7 Across: Happy dances – JIGS
11 Across: Spice mixture – RUB
14 Across: Water heater – BOILER
15 Across: Again – ANEW
16 Across: Actress de Armas – ANA
17 Across: *Bucket list entries? – LIFELONGFRIENDS
20 Across: East, in Spanish – ESTE
21 Across: Had on – WORE
22 Across: O-turned things in a spy thriller – PAGES
23 Across: Implored – PLED
25 Across: Witty – CLEVER
27 Across: *Result of being left off a guest list? – SOCIALSATIRE
31 Across: Show appreciation – THANK
32 Across: Jewel – GEM
33 Across: City choker – SMOG
37 Across: Broadcast – AIR
38 Across: Made secret, in a way – ENCODED
42 Across: Had oatmeal, say – ATE
43 Across: Used cars? – RODE
45 Across: B+, e.g. – ION
46 Across: “High School Musical” actor Zac – EFRON
48 Across: *Big victory for the Mets or the Yankees, e.g.? – SUNNYDELIGHT
52 Across: Not commissioned – ONSPEC
54 Across: Environmentalist Brockovich – ERIN
55 Across: “To repeat … ” – ISAID
56 Across: Crowd sound – ROAR
58 Across: British tennis player Raducanu – EMMA
62 Across: “You need some time away from work,” and how to make the starred clues match their answers – TAKEAFEWDAYSOFF
65 Across: __ out a win – EKE
66 Across: Reusable shopping bag – TOTE
67 Across: Org. that might have a Mustang circling a track – NASCAR
68 Across: Irate – MAD
69 Across: Peepers – EYES
70 Across: Indignant retort – DOESSO
Down Answers
1 Down: Qualified – ABE
2 Down: “Number the Stars” novelist Lowry – LOIS
3 Down: Big moment in a pairs gure skating routine – LIFT
4 Down: Hit the snooze button, perhaps – SLEEPIN
5 Down: Dragon roll fish – EEL
6 Down: Masonry tool – TROWEL
7 Down: Jaromír who is the oldest NHL player to record a hat trick – JAGR
8 Down: Passed on a bug to – INFECTED
9 Down: Eur. land – GER
10 Down: Thief on “Dora the Explorer” – SWIPER
11 Down: Spot for burners – RANGE
12 Down: Below – UNDER
13 Down: Low voice – BASS
18 Down: Go-aheads – NODS
19 Down: Rainwater diverters – EAVES
24 Down: Winnebago, e.g. – LAKE
26 Down: Flavor of green Skittles – LIME
27 Down: Lead – STAR
28 Down: Home of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center – OHIO
29 Down: Part of a hand – CARD
30 Down: Ecstasy’s opposite – AGONY
34 Down: Actress Helgenberger – MARG
35 Down: Texter’s “Let’s look at this a different way” – OTOH
36 Down: Fellow – GENT
39 Down: First number in Hawaiian ZIP codes – NINE
40 Down: Grounded in reality – CONCRETE
41 Down: Grocery section – DELI
44 Down: Always Morphing nail polish brand – ESSIE
47 Down: Delicacy – FINESSE
49 Down: App release – UPDATE
50 Down: Out of power – DEAD
51 Down: Entry on a to-do list – ERRAND
52 Down: Honshu port city – OSAKA
53 Down: Bare – NAKED
55 Down: Tabloid pair – ITEM
57 Down: Needs to pay back – OWES
59 Down: Comfy shoes, for short – MOCS
60 Down: Some design degs. – MFAS
61 Down: Natural hairstyle – AFRO
63 Down: “e Crown” actress Claire – FOY
64 Down: NBA legend Ming – YAO
Today’s Washington Post crossword had a smooth, upbeat feel with a theme that tied everything together in a really satisfying way. The long entries landed clean and added a ton of personality to the grid, while the cluing stayed crisp and fair with just enough cleverness to keep things fun. The fill was polished overall, with minimal noise and a nice mix of contemporary and classic touches. A well balanced, lively puzzle that made for a genuinely enjoyable solve.
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