Dessicated is a term used to describe something that has been dried out or dehydrated. It is often used to refer to food that has been preserved by removing its moisture content. The term can also be used to describe other things such as plants, animals, and even soil. The crossword solutions for the term dessicated are SERE (4 letters), DRIED (5 letters), and DRIEDUP (7 letters). SERE is an adjective meaning withered or dried up, while DRIED is an adjective meaning having had the moisture removed, and DRIEDUP is an adjective meaning completely dried out.