Crossword clue
“Sahara-esque”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ARIDLetters4
Starts withA
Ends withD
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Sahara-esque” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 19, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with D.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for August 19, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
More clues from this puzzle
5AExams for high school jrs.5 letters10APrivate sleeping accommodations?4 letters14A"Didn't you get the ___?"4 letters15AWipe from one's memory, so to speak5 letters16ASection in a textbook4 letters17A"___ She Lovely" (Stevie Wonder hit)4 letters18ADeceptive move in fencing5 letters19ADepend (on)4 letters
FAQ
What is the answer to the “Sahara-esque” clue?+
The answer is ARID (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for August 19, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.