Parched, as land

I believe the answer is:

arid

(Other definitions for arid that I've seen before include "Without water" , "Dry, devoid of interest" , "(Of land) very dry" , "Parched, waterless" , "Drought-hit" .)

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

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