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Parched, as a desert Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Parched, as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ARID Parched, as a desert | (4) | ||
| 98% | SERE Parched, as a desert | (4) | New York Times | Apr 26, 2021 |
| 66% | ADRY Parched by a desert? Thus beset possibly | (4) | ||
| 9% | DRY Parched | (3) | Newsday | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 9% | THIRSTY Parched | (7) | The Times Concise | Oct 22, 2025 |
| 9% | DRIED Parched | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 28, 2025 |
| 8% | ABANDON Desert | (7) | New York Times | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 7% | SAND Desert grains (4) | (4) | Mirror Classic | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 7% | RAT Deserter (3) | (3) | The Sun Mini | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 7% | SKIPOUTON Desert at a crucial moment | (9) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 27, 2025 |
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The clue "Parched, as a desert" is hinting at a word that describes a dry, barren land lacking water. The answer, ARID, fits perfectly as it means exactly that - extremely dry or lacking moisture. Deserts are often described as arid due to their dry and waterless conditions.