Crossword answer
DESERTS
7 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen New York Times, September 4, 2026
Letter pattern
DESERTS
Clues that lead to DESERTS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Strands7New York TimesSep 4, 2026
Dry, sandy expanses of land7Everyday Puzzles MiniJun 5, 2026
Places with few grasses or leaves7The IndependentFeb 23, 2026
Leaves high and dry7NewsdayJan 11, 2026
Leaves army illegally7Evening StandardNov 21, 2025
Arid areas7Eugene ShefferApr 22, 2025
Abandons7The IndependentDec 26, 2024
About DESERTS in crosswords
DESERTS is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Strands” in the New York Times crossword on September 4, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
POPUPADBrowser irritant [Seal]
OUSTINGBouncing
POMADESSome hair products
TADPOLEA little upright creature?
JETFREESlip away
AUDITEDDid a taxing job?
INSPECTClosely examine
KUBRICK"Barry Lyndon" director
JETWAYSPassages to planes
NFLGAMEContest between Giants and Titans, e.g.
NOMADICRootless
WIDENEDExpanded, as a search area
BLAMEME"I'm the one who screwed up"
BECAUSEMotive introducer
Every appearance of DESERTS (8)
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Sep 4, 2026
Strands · New York Times · 14 Down
Jun 5, 2026
Dry, sandy expanses of land · Everyday Puzzles Mini · 10
Feb 23, 2026
Places with few grasses or leaves · The Independent · 4 Across
Jan 11, 2026
Leaves high and dry · Newsday · Across
Nov 21, 2025
Leaves army illegally · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Apr 22, 2025
Arid areas · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down
Dec 26, 2024
Abandons · The Independent · 1 Across
Jan 11, 2020
Arid areas · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Down