This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026 (45 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DRY as a word: Free from or lacking moisture; Unable to produce a liquid, as water, (petrochemistry) oil, or (agriculture) milk.
DRY has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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