Reviewed crossword explanation · 4 letters
Like a desert crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 18, 2026
Answer
ARID
Why ARID fits
A desert is characteristically arid, making this a direct adjective-for-description clue.
Clue signal
“Like” asks for an adjective describing a desert.
ARID meaning
Having little or no rain; too dry to support much vegetation.
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