Arid wastelands (7)

I believe the answer is:

deserts

(Other definitions for deserts that I've seen before include "Abandons; barren places" , "parts of Africa" , "what one's entitled to" , "They may be just" , "Arid regions" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.