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Dry, like a desert Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Dry like a desert . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ARID.
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Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
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98% | ARID Dry like a desert | (4) | ||
98% | SERE Dry, like a desert | (4) | Family Time | Aug 1, 2022 |
41% | BONE ___ dry (like the desert) | (4) | ||
27% | SAHARAN Extremely hot and dry (like a desert in Egypt) (7) | (7) | ||
3% | CAMEL Animal known as the "ship of the desert" | (5) | ||
3% | RAIN Desert rarity | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 19, 2025 |
3% | GOBI Mongolian desert | (4) | Universal | Oct 14, 2025 |
3% | TILL Small deserts for all that work | (4) | The Times Cryptic | Oct 10, 2025 |
3% | BIOME Forest or desert | (5) | Newsday | Oct 9, 2025 |
3% | BIOMES Tundras and deserts, e.g. | (6) | New York Times | Oct 8, 2025 |
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The clue "Dry, like a desert" is hinting at a word that describes a lack of moisture or rainfall, which is a characteristic of deserts. The answer, "ARID," fits perfectly as it means exactly that - lacking moisture or being very dry. Deserts are known for their arid conditions, making this a fitting and logical answer to the clue.