More deadpan (5)

I believe the answer is:

drier

(Other definitions for drier that I've seen before include "You'll find this machine" , "getting less rainfall" , "Machine which removes water" , "Less moist" , "Appliance to remove moisture" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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