This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ D
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ARID as a word: Very dry; Describing a very dry climate. Typically defined as less than 25 cm or 10 inches of rainfall annually.
ARID has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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