NYT Crossword · 27 Down
“Like a desert” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, October 8, 2008 as 27 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Wednesday, October 8, 2008 · 27 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Oct 8, 2008 · 27 Down · 4 letters
- Jan 28, 2005 · 30 Down · 4 letters
- Jul 4, 2000 · 54 Down · 4 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Wednesday, October 8, 2008.
Across
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- 28Puppeteer Lewis crossword clue5 letters
- 30Show crossword clue3 letters
- 31J.D.'s title crossword clue3 letters
- 34Girl in a "Paint Your Wagon" song crossword clue5 letters
- 36Hard or soft drink crossword clue5 letters
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- 45Rail site crossword clue5 letters
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Down
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- 3Dempsey's 1923 opponent crossword clue5 letters
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- 9Item that's often waxed crossword clue3 letters
- 10With 11-Down, preceders of "be merry" crossword clue3 letters
- 11See 10-Down crossword clue5 letters
- 12Mediterranean emotion crossword clue5 letters
- 13Certain family members, affectionately crossword clue5 letters
- 18Prohibitionists crossword clue4 letters
- 19Baby's word crossword clue4 letters
- 25First sign crossword clue5 letters
- 26Roman who originated the phrase "While there's life, there's hope" crossword clue6 letters
- 29Tested the weight of crossword clue6 letters
- 31Serpentine shape crossword clue3 letters
- 32"Keep it down" crossword clue3 letters
- 33"___ Vadis" crossword clue3 letters
- 35Words before time or cost crossword clue5 letters
- 37You may get your feet wet with this crossword clue3 letters
- 38Prefix with tourist crossword clue3 letters
- 39Studio behind many Astaire/Rogers films crossword clue3 letters
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- 58Green shade crossword clue5 letters
- 59Flower part crossword clue5 letters
- 63Some are fine crossword clue4 letters
- 65Camp bed crossword clue3 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Like a desert”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with A and ends with D, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Like a desert” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at 27 Down. It has appeared 3 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Like a desert” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is ARID. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.