This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 2, 2025 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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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