Make extremely thirsty (5)

I believe the answer is:

parch

(Other definitions for parch that I've seen before include "Make dry through heat" , "Scorch" , "Make hot and dry" , "Dehydrate" , "Get overheated" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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