Dry, as the desert

Latest answer — August 25, 2026

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Clue explained

ARID means extremely dry, which aptly describes a desert climate. It is an adjective modifying the implied subject, such as “the desert is arid.”

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Definition
A dry desert landscape with sparse vegetation and parched ground.

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, August 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Cohort born between 1965 and 1980, for short
  2. 5Shipping giant with a purple-and-orange logo
  3. 6Section at the end of a textbook
  4. 7Dry, as the desert
  5. 8"___ it high and let it fly" (golfer's mantra)

Down

  1. 1Pop, rock or jazz
  2. 2Comedian Murphy
  3. 3Requirement
  4. 4Winning line in tic-tac-toe
  5. 5Italy's largest automaker

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Cohort born between 1965 and 1980, for short — Answer: GENX. Hint: This label identifies the generation between the Baby Boomers and Millennials 👥
  2. 5. Shipping giant with a purple-and-orange logo — Answer: FEDEX. Hint: Think of the major delivery company known for overnight packages 📦
  3. 6. Section at the end of a textbook — Answer: INDEX. Hint: Use this alphabetical page guide to locate topics quickly 🔎
  4. 7. Dry, as the desert — Answer: ARID. Hint: This describes a place with very little moisture. 🏜️
  5. 8. "___ it high and let it fly" (golfer's mantra) — Answer: TEE. Hint: A golfer’s shot begins by striking the ball from this small stand ⛳

Down

  1. 1. Pop, rock or jazz — Answer: GENRE. Hint: These are examples of a broad category of musical style 🎵
  2. 2. Comedian Murphy — Answer: EDDIE. Hint: Think of the energetic comedian behind “Beverly Hills Cop” and “Coming to America.” 🎤
  3. 3. Requirement — Answer: NEED. Hint: This is something essential or necessary. ✅
  4. 4. Winning line in tic-tac-toe — Answer: XXX. Hint: It’s what you get when three matching marks line up across the board. ⭕
  5. 5. Italy's largest automaker — Answer: FIAT. Hint: Think of the famous Italian company known for compact cars. 🚗

The answer to “Dry, as the desert” in the New York Times Mini crossword is ARID — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 25, 2026 at 7-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Dry, as the desert” answer

ARID (4 letters)

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What does ARID mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ARID is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(adjective)

  • (of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation
  • lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning

When else has “Dry, as the desert” appeared?

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August 25, 2026 (most recent) → ARID. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Dry, as the desert”?

The answer is ARID, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Dry, as the desert”?

4 letters: ARID.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 25, 2026, at 7-Across.

Can “Dry, as the desert” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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