Crossword clue
Arid crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Arid”, from 3–10 letters. The most likely answer is DRY.
Top answer
DRY
3 letters · Having no moisture
All answers for “Arid”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| DRY Best match | 3 | Having no moisture |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| SERE | 4 | Dry and withered |
| DULL | 4 | Lacking interest |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| DUSTY | 5 | Dry and dull |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| DESERT | 6 | Waterless, like a desert |
| BARREN | 6 | Unable to support plants |
| TORRID | 6 | Very hot and dry |
| DREARY | 6 | Dull and lifeless |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| PARCHED | 7 | Dried out by heat |
| BONE-DRY | 7 | Completely dry |
| STERILE | 7 | Unproductive |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| SCORCHED | 8 | Burnt by heat |
| LIFELESS | 8 | Lacking vigour |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| WATERLESS | 9 | Lacking water |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| DESICCATED | 10 | Having lost moisture |
| UNINSPIRED | 10 | Lacking imagination |
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What does “Arid” mean?
Arid means having little or no rain and therefore too dry to support much vegetation. Figuratively, it means dull, lifeless or uninspiring.
Solving tip
DRY is the obvious short answer, with SERE a classic piece of crosswordese. For the figurative sense try DULL, BARREN or STERILE.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Arid"?
The most likely answer is DRY (3 letters) — Having no moisture. Other common answers are SERE (4), PARCHED (7), DESERT (6), BARREN (6).
How many letters are in the answer to "Arid"?
Answers to "Arid" range from 3–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.