Firm, dry, brittle (5)
I believe the answer is:
crisp
(Other definitions for crisp that I've seen before include "Unwilted" , "Fresh < , cold" , "Frosty" , "brief" , "item of junk food" .)
I believe the answer is:
crisp
(Other definitions for crisp that I've seen before include "Unwilted" , "Fresh < , cold" , "Frosty" , "brief" , "item of junk food" .)