This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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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