The term 'ARID AREA' can be summarized by three crossword solutions: SAHARA (6 letters), DESERT (6 letters), and Negev (5 letters). The SAHARA is the world's largest hot DESERT, located in North Africa. It covers an area of over 3 million square miles. The DESERT is a type of arid environment that is characterized by extreme dryness and lack of vegetation. It is found in many parts of the world, including the Middle East, North America, and South America. The Negev is a DESERT region in southern Israel. It covers an area of over 4, 000 square miles and is known for its barren landscape and extreme temperatures.