Make extremely dry crossword clue

Answer
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PARCH

PARCH — the 5-letter solution to “Make extremely dry”, entered at 14 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 16, 2026.

About this clue

“Make extremely dry” appeared as 14 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 16, 2026, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
5
Position
14 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Make extremely dry”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, February 16, 2026, the answer to “Make extremely dry” is PARCH — 5 letters, entered at 14 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Make extremely dry” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been PARCH, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with P.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.