This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DRY as a word: Free from or lacking moisture; Unable to produce a liquid, as water, (petrochemistry) oil, or (agriculture) milk.
DRY has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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