This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (21 Down). 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: 4 squares
First letter
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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