The term 'EXTREMELY DRY, AS LAND' can be described by two crossword solutions: ARID and SERE. ARID is an adjective meaning 'extremely DRY, especially of land or climates'. It is derived from the Latin word aridus, meaning 'DRY'. SERE is also an adjective meaning 'DRY, withered, or parched'. It is derived from the Latin word serere, meaning 'to DRY up'. Both words are used to describe land that is extremely DRY due to lack of moisture.