This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (36 Down) and the Mini Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 (9 Across). 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.
NYT Crossword, May 3, 2026, 36 Down
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.
Mini Crossword, January 2, 2026, 9 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
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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