Very dry, like some shrublands Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Very dry, like some shrublands . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is XERIC.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% XERIC Very dry, like some shrublands (5)
7% BRUT Very dry (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 1, 2026
7% ARID Very dry (4) Universal Dec 22, 2025
6% FINO Very dry sherry (4) Puzzler Backwords Dec 7, 2025
6% SAHARAN Very hot and dry (7) New York Times Oct 11, 2025
5% SOUR Like some grapes (4)
5% ALDENTE Like some pasta (7) LA Times Daily Jan 11, 2026
5% SMART Like some watches (5) LA Times Daily Jan 11, 2026
5% PAID Like some internships (4) Universal Jan 10, 2026
5% ORANGE Like some tabbies (6) USA Today Jan 3, 2026
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"XERIC" is used to describe environments that are extremely dry, like certain shrublands. The term originates from the Greek word "xērós," meaning dry. In crossword puzzles, knowing such specialized terms can help you crack the clues and fill in the grid!