Washington Post Daily Crossword Answers & Hints
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | Play Washington Post Daily Crossword
The Washington Post offers a daily American‑style crossword online. We share subtle hints and full solutions.
Click a square to reveal its letter. Get hints below.
Need help with the Washington Post Daily Crossword? This page provides Washington Post crossword answers and hints for the puzzle date shown above. Use it however you prefer: reveal a single letter for a gentle nudge, check one answer when a clue won’t move, or open the full solution when you’re ready to review the completed grid.
The Post’s daily crossword is a modern, American-style solve with smooth online play. If you’re trying to improve, treat reveals as training: confirm one letter, then work backwards to see how the clue “ticks.” Over time you’ll start spotting common clue patterns, abbreviations, and theme cues much faster.
About the Washington Post daily crossword
The Washington Post Daily Crossword is an American-style crossword available in the Post’s Crosswords & Games hub, built for clean online solving and an enjoyable daily routine.
How to use our WaPo answers & hints
Start with a letter reveal if you want minimal help. If a clue is pure guesswork, check that one answer and keep solving normally. Use the full solution at the end to learn from any tricky clueing.
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Post Daily Crossword
The Washington Post daily crossword is an American-style crossword available on the Post’s Crosswords & Games hub, designed for smooth online solving.
Difficulty is typically moderate and varies by day. Some puzzles feel more approachable, while others lean trickier depending on theme and cluing.
We list clues and answers by date so you can reveal letters, check individual answers, or view the full solution when needed.
Yes. Use the date selector to browse and revisit earlier puzzles.
Use the “Play Washington Post Daily” link near the top of this page to open the official puzzle source.
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