“Parched” crossword clue
Answer
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••••ARID
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ARID is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Parched”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 3, 2026, where it runs at 36 Down 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.
Crossing entries
May 3, 2026 grid35AA hard job10 ltrs›43ACatch in a sting6 ltrs›46AOffice memo starter4 ltrs›55AFictional diary writer12 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••ARID4 ltrs
•••DRY3 ltrs
••••••TORRID6 ltrs
•••••DRIED5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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