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 Answers for December 19, 2025
Across Answers
- 1 Across: “Black Widow” singer Rita – ORA
- 4 Across: Oodles – STACKS
- 10 Across: Harvest – CROP
- 14 Across: Loonie currency, briefly – CAD
- 15 Across: Prestige – CACHET
- 16 Across: Lentil pancake – DOSA
- 17 Across: “Pencils down!,” for one? – TIMBERLINE
- 19 Across: Scattered – SOWN
- 20 Across: More than half of the world’s population – ASIANS
- 21 Across: Courtroom figs. – DAS
- 23 Across: Brief read? – MAG
- 24 Across: Curriculum __ – VITAE
- 25 Across: “What I did last summer” essay penned by a lifeguard? – POOLTABLE
- 28 Across: USN rank- ENS
- 29 Across: Hotel bar – SOAP
- 31 Across: Burrito option – ASADA
- 32 Across: Alien-seeking org. – SETI
- 34 Across: Bind – TIE
- 35 Across: Class with pastels – ART
- 36 Across: Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across –TOBEORNOTTOBE
- 41 Across: Sculpture medium – ICE
- 42 Across: Bygone JFK carrier – TWA
- 43 Across: Silver State city – RENO
- 45 Across: Fountain spot, perhaps – PLAZA
- 48 Across: Staffer – AIDE
- 50 Across: Keebler baker – ELF
- 51 Across: Ice cream truck jingle, e.g.?- SUGARCUBE
- 54 Across: “Groundhog Day” writer/director Harold – RAMIS
- 56 Across: Slip – ERR
- 57 Across: __ Quixote – DON
- 58 Across: From the beginning – DENOVO
- 59 Across: Luau strings – UKES
- 61 Across: Fee for a reunion dinner? – ALBUMCOVER
- 64 Across: Bambi, for one – DEER
- 65 Across: Afternoon trayful – TEASET
- 66 Across: QB mistake – INT
- 67 Across: Ish – ORSO
- 68 Across: Knight mares – STEEDS
- 69 Across: Season opener? – ESS
Down Answers
- 1 Down: So-so ranges?- OCTAVES
- 2 Down: Chocolate-covered bite – RAISINET
- 3 Down: Comes clean about – ADMITSTO
- 4 Down: Tantrums – SCENES
- 5 Down: Works on the road – TARS
- 6 Down: Knee pt. – ACL
- 7 Down: Home of the Cubbies and the Bears – CHI
- 8 Down: Martial art that began as sword exercises practiced by samurai – KENDO
- 9 Down: Take the wrong way? – STEAL
- 10 Down: Common PC inserts, once – CDS
- 11 Down: Floor model? – ROOMBA
- 12 Down: The Penguin’s first name – OSWALD
- 13 Down: Supercontinent of the late Paleozoic Era – PANGEA
- 18 Down: Sheepish remark – BAA
- 22 Down: Tee of – START
- 25 Down: Two of a kind – PAIR
- 26 Down: Bill with round numbers? – OPENTAB
- 27 Down: Mary of “The Maltese Falcon” – ASTOR
- 30 Down: Oklahoma Natives – OTOE
- 33 Down: Island near Majorca – IBIZA
- 35 Down: Little bit – ATAD
- 37 Down: Digital greeting – ECARD
- 38 Down: Tot’s bruise – OWIE
- 39 Down: Animated film in which Renée Zellweger voices a florist named Vanessa Bloome – BEEMOVIE
- 40 Down: Spices up – ENLIVENS
- 44 Down: In a way – OFSORTS
- 45 Down: Ersatz – PSEUDO
- 46 Down: Forum visitor who never posts – LURKER
- 47 Down: Sees eye to eye – AGREES
- 49 Down: Raises – ERECTS
- 52 Down: Checked garments – COATS
- 53 Down: Still in need of tenants – UNLET
- 55 Down: “That’s __-brainer!” – ANO
- 58 Down: Contacted privately, briefly – DMED
- 60 Down: B’way sign – SRO
- 62 Down: Honeybunny – BAE
- 63 Down: Capitalize on – USE
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This Washington Post/LA Times crossword for December 19, 2025, is a fantastic example of clever and accessible design, using a famous literary catchphrase to unlock several long, creative answers throughout the grid. The theme relies on a playful phonetic twist that adds flair to the experience without making the clues feel overly complicated. For a grid with so many lengthy entries, the “fill” is remarkably smooth, swapping out obscure words for modern pop-culture nods and everyday vocabulary. This balance ensures the puzzle remains fresh and satisfying for both longtime solvers and newcomers alike.
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How to Play Washington Post/LA Times Crossword Puzzle
You can play the daily crossword for free on the Washington Post’s website under their “Games” section.
- Choose a Clue: Click on any clue in the “Across” or “Down” lists.
- Enter Your Answer: The corresponding squares in the grid will be highlighted. Type your answer. The cursor will automatically move to the next square.
- Switch Directions: You can press the spacebar or click a square a second time to toggle between “Across” and “Down.”
- Check Your Work: You can press the “Check” or “Reveal” feature if you get truly stuck.
That’s it, folks, come back again tomorrow for a fresh set of answers.
