“Dry and withered” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SERE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Dry and withered”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 19, 2026, where it runs at 20 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.